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Definitions for: Ibex [n] wild goat of mountain areas of Eurasia and North Africa having large recurved horns
Webster (1913) Definition: I"bex, n.; pl. E. Ibexes, L. Ibices. [L., a kind of
goat, the chamois.] (Zo["o]l.)
One of several species of wild goats having very large,
recurved horns, transversely ridged in front; -- called also
steinbok.
Note: The Alpine ibex (Capra ibex) is the best known. The
Spanish, or Pyrenean, ibex (C. Hispanica) has
smoother and more spreading horns.
Synonyms: Capra ibex
See Also: wild goat
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