| Pronunciation: | 'spring`bâk | ||
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| Matching Terms: | springboard | ||
| Definition: | [n] South African gazelle noted for springing lightly into the air | ||
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| Synonyms: | Antidorcas euchore, Antidorcas marsupialis, springbuck | ||
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| See Also: | Antidorcas, gazelle, genus Antidorcas | ||
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| 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}.]
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