Definitions for: Springbok

[n] South African gazelle noted for springing lightly into the air

Webster (1913) Definition: Spring"bok`, Springbuck Spring"buck`, n. [D.
springbok; springen to spring, leap + bok a he-goat, buck.]
(Zo["o]l.)
A South African gazelle (Gazella euchore) noted for its
graceful form and swiftness, and for its peculiar habit of
springing lighty and suddenly into the air. It has a white
dorsal stripe, expanding into a broad patch of white on the
rump and tail. Called also springer. [Written also
springboc, and springbock.]

Synonyms: Antidorcas euchore, Antidorcas marsupialis, springbuck

See Also: Antidorcas, gazelle, genus Antidorcas

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