springbok Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a South African gazelle noted for springing lightly into the air
    springbuck; Antidorcas euchore; Antidorcas marsupialis.

WordNet

Spring"bok`, Spring"buck` noun (Also<
  • Springbok
  • Springbuck
)
Etymology
D. springbok; springen to spring, leap + bok a he-goat, buck.
Definitions
  1. (Zoöl.) A South African gazelle (Gazella euchore) noted for its graceful form and swiftness, and for its peculiar habit of springing lighty and suddenly into the air. It has a white dorsal stripe, expanding into a broad patch of white on the rump and tail. Called also springer. Written also springboc, and springbock.

Webster 1913