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Definition of blesbok

blesbok

/ˈblɛs.bɑːk/
bles · bok
Plural:blesboks
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• noun

1

A medium-sized South African antelope characterized by a purplish-brown coat and a distinctive white blaze down the center of its face.

Example

"During the safari across the highveld, the guide pointed out a large herd of blesboks grazing peacefully on the open plains."

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• Nearby Words

bleeding heart vine
blencoe
blenny
blesbok
blimp
blind
blind lizard

Word Origin & Etymology

From Afrikaans 'bles' (blaze, bald spot) and 'bok' (buck or antelope), named for the prominent white mark on the animal's face.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blesbok. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blesbok
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