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1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)
steinbok
    n 1: small plains antelope of southeastern Africa [syn:
         steenbok, steinbok, Raphicerus campestris]

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Ibex \I"bex\ ([imac]"b[e^]ks), n.; pl. E. Ibexes
   ([imac]"b[e^]ks*[e^]z), L. Ibices ([imac]b"[i^]*s[=e]z).
   [L., a kind of goat, the chamois.] (Zool.)
   One of several species of wild goats having very large,
   recurved horns, transversely ridged in front; -- called also
   steinbok.
   [1913 Webster]

   Note: The Alpine ibex (Capra ibex) is the best known. The
         Spanish, or Pyrenean, ibex (Capra Hispanica) has
         smoother and more spreading horns.
         [1913 Webster]

3. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Steinbock \Stein"bock`\, n. [G. stein stone + bock buck, D. bok.
   Cf. Steenbok.] (Zool.)
   (a) The European ibex.
   (b) A small South African antelope (Nanotragus tragulus)
       which frequents dry, rocky districts; -- called also
       steenbok. [Written also steinboc, and steinbok;
       also called stonebock, and stonebuck.]
       [1913 Webster]

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