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Definition of alpine ibex

alpine ibex

Plural:alpine ibexes
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alpine ibex Lexical Profile

• noun

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A species of wild goat (Capra ibex) native to the high mountainous terrain of the European Alps, characterized by remarkable climbing agility and large, backward-curving, transversely ridged horns prominently displayed by the males.

Example

"During our hike through Gran Paradiso National Park, we watched an Alpine ibex expertly navigate the nearly vertical rock face."

Word Origin & Etymology

From the Latin 'Alpinus' (of the Alps) and 'ibex' (an ancient Latin name for a species of wild mountain goat or chamois).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Alpine ibex. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/alpine ibex
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