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springbok

American  
[spring-bok] / ˈsprɪŋˌbɒk /

noun

plural

springboks,

plural

springbok

  1. a gazelle, Antidorcas marsupialis, of southern Africa, noted for its habit of springing into the air when alarmed.

Springbok 1 British  
/ -ˌbɒk, ˈsprɪŋˌbʌk /

noun

  1. a person who has represented South Africa at rugby union

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springbok 2 British  
/ ˈsprɪŋˌbʌk /

noun

  1. an antelope, Antidorcas marsupialis, of semidesert regions of southern Africa, which moves in leaps exposing a patch of white erectile hairs on the rump that are usually covered by a fold of skin

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Etymology

Origin of springbok

1765–75; < Afrikaans. See spring, buck 1

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