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1. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Springbok \Spring"bok`\ (-b[o^]k`), Springbuck \Spring"buck`\
   (-b[u^]k`), n. [D. springbok; springen to spring, leap + bok
   a he-goat, buck.] (Zool.)
   A South African gazelle (Gazella euchore) noted for its
   graceful form and swiftness, and for its peculiar habit of
   springing lightly 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.]
   [1913 Webster]

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