| steinbock | <zoology> The European ibex. A small South African antelope (Nanotragus tragulus) which frequents dry, rocky districts. Synonym: steenbok. Alternative forms: steinboc, and steinbok; also called stonebock, and stonebuck. Origin: G. Stein stone + bock buck, D. Bok. Cf. Steenbok. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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