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Definitions for gemsbok
ˈgɛmzˌbɒkgems·bok
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Princeton's WordNet
gemsbok, gemsbuck, Oryx gazellanoun
large South African oryx with a broad black band along its flanks
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gemsboknoun
A large African antelope of the Oryx genus.
Etymology: From gems + bok.
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Gemsbok
The gemsbok or South African oryx (Oryx gazella) is a large antelope in the genus Oryx. It is native to the extremely dry, arid regions of Southern Africa; notably, the Kalahari and Namib desert. Some authorities formerly classified the East African oryx, or beisa oryx, as a subspecies. The gemsbok is depicted on the coat of arms of Namibia, where the current population of the species is estimated at 373,000 individuals. In the town of Oranjemund, resident gemsbok wander freely around the streets, taking advantage of the vegetation in the town, such as the grass in parks, road medians, and browsing on low branches of the many trees.
Webster Dictionary
Gemsboknoun
a South African antelope (Oryx Capensis), having long, sharp, nearly straight horns
Etymology: [D.; akin to G. gemsbock the male or buck of the chamois; gemse chamois, goat of the Alps + bock buck.]
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Gemsbok
The gemsbok or gemsbuck is a large antelope in the Oryx genus. It is native to the arid regions of Southern Africa, such as the Kalahari Desert. Some authorities formerly included the East African oryx as a subspecies. The current gemsbok population in South Africa is estimated at 373,000 specimens.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Gemsbok
jemz′bok, n. a species of antelope, found in South Africa, about the size of a stag, with long straight horns. [Dut.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of gemsbok in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of gemsbok in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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