springbok

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Noun springbok has 1 sense

springbok, springbuck, Antidorcas marsupialis, Antidorcas euchore - a South African gazelle noted for springing lightly into the air
--₁ is a kind of gazelle
--₁ is a member of Antidorcas, genus Antidorcas

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Springbok

Part of speech: Noun

Sense: An agile and graceful gazelle native to southern Africa.

Usage:

The springbok is known for its signature leaping and pronking movements.
Springboks can reach speeds of up to 60 miles per hour.

Example sentences:

The national rugby team of South Africa is known as the Springboks.
We spotted a herd of springboks grazing peacefully on the savannah.