English Explanatory Dictionary

ibex

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of wild mountain goat of the genus Capra, such as the species Capra ibex.
  2. An imaginary creature with serrated horns, somewhat similar to the heraldic antelope.

Pronunciation

/ˈaɪbɛks/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ibex.wav

Word forms

ibex ibexes ibices ibecks

Etymology

From Latin ībex (“chamois”), possibly from Iberian or Aquitanian; akin to Old Spanish bezerro (“bull”) (modern becerro (“yearling”)).

Derived words

Alpine ibex bezoar ibex Iberian ibex Nubian ibex Pyrenean ibex Siberian ibex Spanish ibex
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