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Definition of steenbok

steenbok

/ˈstiːnˌbɑːk/
steen · bok
Plural:steenboks
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• noun

1

A small, solitary antelope of the family Bovidae, native to the savannas and open plains of southern and eastern Africa, characterized by a fawn or reddish-brown coat, large ears, and smooth, straight horns in males.

Example

"During our early morning safari in Kruger National Park, we quietly observed a steenbok foraging alone in the tall grass."

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• Nearby Words

steel
steele
steelhead
steenbok
steeple
steering wheel
stegosaurus

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Afrikaans 'steenbok' (literally 'stone buck'), derived from Dutch 'steenbok' which originally referred to the Alpine ibex.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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