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Definition of Steinbok
1. Noun. Small plains antelope of southeastern Africa.
Generic synonyms: Antelope
Group relationships: Genus Raphicerus, Raphicerus
Definition of Steinbok
1. Noun. (alternative spelling of steenbok) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Steinbok
1. steenbok [n -S] - See also: steenbok
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Literary usage of Steinbok
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1. Shots and Snapshots in British East Africa by Edward Bennet (1914)
"The steinbok is allied to the oribi group, from which it is distinguished by the
horns rising almost straight up from the skull, the absence of lateral ..."
2. Lake Ngami: Or, Explorations and Discoveries During Four Years' Wanderings by Charles John Andersson (1857)
"He captures a young steinbok and a Koodoo.—They are easily domesticated.— Hyaenas
very troublesome; several destroyed by Spring-guns.—The latter described. ..."
3. Horns and Hoofs: Or Chapters on Hoofed Animals by Richard Lydekker (1893)
"... (3) the group including Salt's antelope, the royal antelope, the steinbok,
rhebok, water-buck, ..."
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