steinbock

British  

/ ˈstaɪnˌbɒk /

noun

1. another name for ibex

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Etymology

Origin of steinbock

C17: from German Steinbock; compare _steenbok

Example Sentences

Mr Steinbock described the books as "Egyptology journals" and "scientific documentation" from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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"No heritage artefacts have been affected by this damage," Mr Steinbock told the Agence France-Presse news agency.

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The museum's deputy administrator, Francis Steinbock, said between 300-400 works, mostly books, were affected by the leak - and that the count was ongoing.

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Mr Steinbock told French media the damage occurred in the Egyptian department and that the volumes are "those consulted by Egyptologists", but that "no precious books" were affected.

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The problem that caused the leak, which was discovered in late November, had been known for years, and repairs are scheduled for next year, Mr Steinbock added.

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