'steinbok' definitions:

Definition of 'steinbok'

From: WordNet
noun
Small plains antelope of southeastern Africa [syn: steenbok, steinbok, Raphicerus campestris]

Definition of 'steinbok'

From: GCIDE
  • Ibex \I"bex\ ([imac]"b[e^]ks), n.; pl. E. Ibexes ([imac]"b[e^]ks*[e^]z), L. Ibices ([imac]b"[i^]*s[=e]z). [L., a kind of goat, the chamois.] (Zool.) One of several species of wild goats having very large, recurved horns, transversely ridged in front; -- called also steinbok. [1913 Webster]
  • Note: The Alpine ibex (Capra ibex) is the best known. The Spanish, or Pyrenean, ibex (Capra Hispanica) has smoother and more spreading horns. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'steinbok'

From: GCIDE
  • Steinbock \Stein"bock`\, n. [G. stein stone + bock buck, D. bok. Cf. Steenbok.] (Zool.) (a) The European ibex. (b) A small South African antelope (Nanotragus tragulus) which frequents dry, rocky districts; -- called also steenbok. [Written also steinboc, and steinbok; also called stonebock, and stonebuck.] [1913 Webster]