Klipspringer

Klipspringer
Klipspringer Klip"spring`er, n. [D., lit., cliff springer.] (Zo["o]l.) A small, graceful South African antelope ({Nanotragus oreotragus}), which, like the chamois, springs from one crag to another with great agility; -- called also {kainsi}. [Written also {klippspringer}.] [1913 Webster]

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  • klipspringer — noun A small antelope native to eastern and southern Africa having a dense, brown, speckled coat …   Wiktionary

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  • klipspringer — [ klɪpˌsprɪŋə] noun a small rock dwelling antelope with a yellowish grey coat, native to southern Africa. [Oreotragus oreotragus.] Origin C18: from Afrik., from Du. klip rock + springer jumper …   English new terms dictionary

  • klipspringer — klip·spring·er …   English syllables

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