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Steinbock

Steinbock \Stein"bock`\, n. [G. stein stone + bock buck, D. bok. Cf. Steenbok.] (Zo["o]l.)

  1. The European ibex.

  2. 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.]

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
steinbock

German; see steenbok.

Wiktionary
steinbock

n. A type of ibex.

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Steinbock (disambiguation)

The alpine ibex, also known as steinbock, is a species of wild goat living in the Alps.

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Usage examples of "steinbock".

I particularly appreciated a story about a holy white steinbock who lives in the area, but this is not the time to tell it.

Washington that-Steven Steinbock was burned up in an arson fire at a trading post and had all kinds of magical, mystical legends attached to it?