Definition of springbok
springbok
orspringboks
: a swift and graceful southern African gazelle (Antidorcas marsupialis) noted for its habit of springing lightly and suddenly into the air
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Origin and Etymology of springbok
Afrikaans, from spring to jump + bok male goat
First Known Use: 1775
SPRINGBOK Defined for English Language Learners
springbok
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\ˈspriŋ-ˌbäk\
Definition of springbok for English Language Learners
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: a small, very fast deer that lives in Africa
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