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springbok

 

[ หˆsprษชล‹หŒbษ’k ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal species

The springbok is a medium-sized antelope found in southern Africa. Known for its agility and remarkable jumping ability, it can leap up to 3 meters high and cover distances of up to 15 meters in a single bound. Springboks are social animals, typically found in herds, and they graze primarily on grass and shrubs. Their coats are brown with a distinctive white underside and a dark stripe along their sides, which makes them easily recognizable. They are also famous for their unique 'pronking' behavior, where they leap straight into the air, showcasing their strength and vitality.

Synonyms

antelope, gazelle

Examples of usage

  • The springbok can be seen grazing in the savannah.
  • During the mating season, the male springbok displays impressive jumps to attract females.
  • In South Africa, the springbok is emblematic of national sports teams.

Translations

Translations of the word "springbok" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น springbok

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคชเฅเคฐเคฟเค‚เค—เคฌเฅ‹เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Springbock

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ springbok

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟั€ะธะฝะณะฑะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ springbok

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒ—ใƒชใƒณใ‚ฐใƒœใƒƒใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท springbok

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ springbok

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท springbok

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šคํ”„๋ง๋ณต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุจุฑูŠู†ุบุจูˆูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ springbok

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ springbok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–ฏๆ™ฎๆž—ๅšๅ…‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ springbok

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ springbok

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฟั€ะธะฝะณะฑะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒžแƒ แƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ‘แƒแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ springbok

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ springbok

Etymology

The term 'springbok' originates from the Afrikaans language, which is a West Germanic language derived from Dutch and spoken primarily in South Africa and Namibia. The word combines 'spring' and 'bok', where 'bok' translates to 'goat' or 'buck'. This reflects the animal's remarkable ability to spring or leap into the air, a characteristic behavior that has fascinated many observers and contributed to its name. The springbok has been an important part of the cultural identity in South Africa, especially as a symbol of the country's wildlife and natural beauty. It was also adopted as the national animal in 1994, after the end of apartheid, symbolizing a new era for the nation. The animal's association with agility and speed has led to its use as the mascot for various sports teams in the region, reinforcing its place in South African culture.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,232, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.