springbok

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a swift southern African antelope, Antidorcas marsupialis, known for making high stiff-legged leaps

   The startled springbok bounded across the open plain.

2. 2
   noun

   usually capitalized: a player for South Africa's national rugby union team, or the team collectively

   The former Springbok later became a professional coach.

Borrowed from Afrikaans springbok, from spring, 'jump,' and bok, 'antelope or buck.' The name refers to the animal's characteristic leaps. Springboc is a historical English spelling.

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