Definitions for klipspringerˈklɪpˌsprɪŋ ər

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

klip•spring•erˈklɪpˌsprɪŋ ər(n.)

  1. a small African antelope, Oreotragus oreotragus, of mountainous regions.

    Category: Mammals

Origin of klipspringer:

1775–85; < Afrik

Wiktionary

  1. klipspringer(Noun)

    A small antelope native to eastern and southern Africa having a dense, brown, speckled coat.

  2. Origin: literally "rock jumper".

Webster Dictionary

  1. Klipspringer(noun)

    a small, graceful South African antelope (Nanotragus oreotragus), which, like the chamois, springs from one crag to another with great agility; -- called also kainsi


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