Gemsbok

Gemsbok

(Science: zoology) a south african antelope (oryx Capensis), having long, sharp, nearly straight horns.

Origin: D.; akin to g. Gemsbock the male or buck of the chamois; gemse chamois, goat of the alps _ bock buck.

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