steenbok

American  

[steen-bok, steyn-] / ˈstinˌbɒk, ˈsteɪn- /

noun

plural

steenboks,

plural

steenbok

1. a small antelope, Raphicerus campestris, of grassy areas of eastern and southern Africa.

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steenbok British  

/ ˈstiːnˌbɒk /

noun

1. Also called: steinbok.  a small antelope, Raphicerus campestris, of central and southern Africa, having a reddish-brown coat and straight smooth horns

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Etymology

Origin of steenbok

1765–75; < Afrikaans < Dutch steen stone + bok buck ¹

Example Sentences

Of antelopes the following species are plentiful in parts: springbok, steenbok, kudu, rietbok, pallah; of monkeys, the Cynocephalus porcarius is frequent.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 7 "Geoponici" to "Germany" by Various

Groot Willem did not spend a thought upon these matters, he only thought of “stalking” the steenbok, and having its ribs for a roast at supper.

From The Young Yagers A Narrative of Hunting Adventures in Southern Africa by Reid, Mayne

Groot Willem looked to discover the cause of this odd manoeuvring on the part of the steenbok; something among the olean-wood trees seemed to attract the notice of the animal.

From The Young Yagers A Narrative of Hunting Adventures in Southern Africa by Reid, Mayne

And yet the steenbok did not appear to dread it.

From The Young Yagers A Narrative of Hunting Adventures in Southern Africa by Reid, Mayne

On it were usually to be found hares, Namaqua partridges, korhaan, and an occasional steenbok.

From Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer by Scully, W. C. (William Charles)