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Definition of gemsbok in English: gemsboknoun ˈxɛmzbɒkˈxɛmsbɒkˈɡɛmzbɑk A large antelope that has a grey coat, distinctive black-and-white head markings, and long straight horns, native to south-western and East Africa. Oryx gazella, family Bovidae. See also beisa Example sentencesExamples - In addition, antelope sightings, such as gemsbok and springbok, are up significantly.
- You will also see gemsbok, springbok, eland, blue wildebeest, cheetahs, wild dogs, jackals, bat-eared foxes and leopards.
- Resident populations of springbok, gemsbok, elephant and giraffe mean that there is always some action.
- It has taken everything from Colorado mule deer to zebra, impala, gemsbok and waterbuck in Africa.
- Some other interesting wildlife here includes giraffe, leopard, cheetah, jackal, blue wildebeest, gemsbok and black rhino.
Origin Late 18th century: via Afrikaans from Dutch, literally 'chamois', from gems 'chamois' + bok 'buck'. Definition of gemsbok in US English: gemsboknounˈɡɛmzbɑkˈɡemzbäk A large antelope that has a gray coat, distinctive black-and-white head markings, and long straight horns, native to southwestern and East Africa. Oryx gazella, family Bovidae. See also oryx Example sentencesExamples - Resident populations of springbok, gemsbok, elephant and giraffe mean that there is always some action.
- You will also see gemsbok, springbok, eland, blue wildebeest, cheetahs, wild dogs, jackals, bat-eared foxes and leopards.
- In addition, antelope sightings, such as gemsbok and springbok, are up significantly.
- It has taken everything from Colorado mule deer to zebra, impala, gemsbok and waterbuck in Africa.
- Some other interesting wildlife here includes giraffe, leopard, cheetah, jackal, blue wildebeest, gemsbok and black rhino.
Origin Late 18th century: via Afrikaans from Dutch, literally ‘chamois’, from gems ‘chamois’ + bok ‘buck’. |