English Explanatory Dictionary

klipspringer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A small antelope native to eastern and southern Africa having a dense, brown, speckled coat (Oreotragus oreotragus).

Pronunciation

/ˈklɪpˌsprɪŋə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-klipspringer.wav /ˈklɪpˌsprɪŋər/

Word forms

klipspringer klipspringers

Etymology

Borrowed from Afrikaans klipspringer, from Dutch klipspringer, both literally meaning "rock-jumper".

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