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单词 klipspringer
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Definition of klipspringer in English:

klipspringer

noun ˈklɪpˌsprɪŋəˈklipˌspriNGər
  • A small rock-dwelling antelope with a yellowish-grey coat, an arched back, and a stiff bouncing gait, native to southern Africa.

    Oreotragus oreotragus, family Bovidae

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In the hills are the nimble klipspringers which explore these hilly rocky outcrops.
    • The Reserve is stocked with small game - blesbok, mountain reebok, duiker, klipspringer and steenbok, as well as the small creatures: mongoose, tortoise and genet.
    • Klipspringers and common jackals are also a regular sight on the plateau, and with luck you may even spot Walia ibex expertly balancing on the vertiginous rock ledges.

Origin

Late 18th century: from Afrikaans, from Dutch klip 'rock' + springer 'jumper'.

 
 

Definition of klipspringer in US English:

klipspringer

nounˈklipˌspriNGər
  • A small rock-dwelling antelope with a yellowish-gray coat, an arched back, and a stiff bouncing gait, native to southern Africa.

    Oreotragus oreotragus, family Bovidae

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The Reserve is stocked with small game - blesbok, mountain reebok, duiker, klipspringer and steenbok, as well as the small creatures: mongoose, tortoise and genet.
    • Klipspringers and common jackals are also a regular sight on the plateau, and with luck you may even spot Walia ibex expertly balancing on the vertiginous rock ledges.
    • In the hills are the nimble klipspringers which explore these hilly rocky outcrops.

Origin

Late 18th century: from Afrikaans, from Dutch klip ‘rock’ + springer ‘jumper’.

 
 
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