Meaning of gemsbok in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɡɛmzbɑk/

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  1. Noun

    gemsbok

    Etymology

    late 18th century: via Afrikaans from Dutch, literally ‘chamois’, from gems‘chamois’ + bok‘buck’

    Definitions

    1. large South African oryx with a broad black band along its flanks

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