steinbock Meaning, Definition & Usage

Stein"bock` noun

Etymology

G. stein stone + bock buck, D. bok. Cf. Steenbok.

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) (a) The European ibex. (b) A small South African antelope (Nanotragus tragulus) which frequents dry, rocky districts; -- called also steenbok. Written also steinboc, and steinbok; also called stonebock, and stonebuck.