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gemsbok

gemsbok

1 9.9
A large antelope from southern Africa with a dark band along its sides
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛmzbɒk/
  • South African
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  • Coverage is primarily in the Kalahari Gemsbok Park, the delta area of Northern Botswana, and Etosha National Park in Namibia.

Examples

  • It also wouldn't occur to the folks who just brought in a Gemsbok to hoard that meat or refuse anyone a share.

    Blog text (24)

  • Jamie Uys discussing the next shot with "Hotnot" outside Kalahari Gemsbok Park.

    Academic text (1999)

  • Anna Swarts is collecting roots outside the KGP Kalahari Gemsbok Park.

    Academic text (1999)

  • This is evident in images such as Anna Swarts collecting roots outside the KGP Kalahari Gemsbok Park (Fig. 10).

    Academic text (1999)

  • While on safari, we spotted a beautiful herd of gemsbok grazing in the distance.

  • The female gemsbok has a lighter coat compared to the striking males with their long horns.

  • During our trip, we learned that the gemsbok can survive long periods without water in the desert.

Synonyms

Oryx gazella
vsgemsbok
  • Specialized
9.8

A large antelope like a deer from southern Africa with long straight horns and a black stripe on its side

is the common English name rather than the scientific Latin term

Surface Forms

gemsbok singular
gemsboks plural

Etymology

Gemsbok comes from Afrikaans/Dutch and breaks into gems ('chamois') and bok ('goat'). Think of a 'chamois goat'—a goat-like antelope with long horns and a bold black band on its side—so the name fits this large antelope from southern Africa.