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Definition of rhebok

rhebok

/ˈreɪˌbɑːk/
rhe · bok
Plural:rheboks
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rhebok Lexical Profile

rhebok Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

South African A medium-sized antelope (Pelea capreolus) native to the mountainous and hilly regions of southern Africa, characterized by a greyish-brown woolly coat, large ears, and straight, slender horns found only on the males.

Example

"During our hike through the Drakensberg mountains, the guide pointed out a small herd of rhebok grazing on a steep, grassy slope."

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• Nearby Words

rhamnus
rhaphiolepis
rhea
rhebok
rheostat
rhesus macaque
rheum

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the late 18th century from Afrikaans 'reebok' (meaning 'roe buck'), which derives from the Dutch words 'ree' (roe) and 'bok' (buck). The international sportswear brand Reebok is named after this animal, using an alternate spelling.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rhebok. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 21, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rhebok
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