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Definition of alpine ibex
alpine ibex
Plural:alpine ibexes
• 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."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Alpine ibex. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/alpine-ibex