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- US Pronunciation
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- [bles-bok]
- /ˈblɛsˌbɒk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bles-bok]
- /ˈblɛsˌbɒk/
Definitions of blesbok word
- noun blesbok an antelope, Damaliscus dorcas (or albifrons), of southern Africa. The coat is a deep reddish-brown with a white blaze between the eyes; the horns are lyre-shaped 3
- noun blesbok an antelope (Damaliscus dorcas phillipsi) of E South Africa, a subspecies of the bontebok, that has a large white mark on its face 3
- noun plural blesbok a large antelope, Damaliscus albifrons, of southern Africa, having a blaze on the face. 1
- noun blesbok Alternative form of blesbuck. 0
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Origin of blesbok
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
1815-25; < Afrikaans, equivalent to Dutch bles blaze2 + bok buck1
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Parts of speech for Blesbok
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blesbok popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
blesbok usage trend in Literature
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- what is a blesbok?
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