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Definition of bontebok

bontebok

/ˈbɑːntəbɑːk/
bon · te · bok
Plural:bonteboks
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bontebok Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

South African A medium-sized, highly endangered antelope native to the Western Cape of South Africa, characterized by a purplish-red coat and a distinct white blaze on its face.

Example

"Conservation efforts in the 20th century were instrumental in saving the bontebok from near extinction in its native fynbos habitat."

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• Nearby Words

bonn
bonnet
bonobo
bontebok
booby
book
bookcase

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the late 18th century from Afrikaans 'bontebok', which originates from the Dutch words 'bont' (mottled, pied) and 'bok' (buck, goat).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bontebok. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bontebok
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