SPRINGBOK


Meaning of SPRINGBOK in English

[ 'sprɪŋbɒk ]

■ noun

1》 a southern African gazelle with a characteristic habit of leaping when disturbed. [ Antidorcas marsupialis .]

2》 ( Springboks ) the South African international rugby union team.

Origin

C18: from Afrik., from Du. springen 'to spring' + bok 'antelope'.

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