bontebok

bon·te·bok

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bon-tee-bok]
- /ˈbɒn tiˌbɒk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bon-tee-bok]
- /ˈbɒn tiˌbɒk/

Definitions of bontebok word

noun bontebok an antelope, Damaliscus pygargus (or dorcas), of southern Africa, having a deep reddish-brown coat with a white blaze, tail, and rump patch 3
noun bontebok a large, dark-brown antelope (Damaliscus dorcas dorcas) of S Africa, white on the face and rump 3
noun plural bontebok a purplish-red antelope, Damaliscus dorcas, of southern Africa, having a white face and rump: now nearly extinct. 1
noun bontebok A South African antelope of genus Damaliscus. 0

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Origin of bontebok

First appearance:

before 1780

One of the 45% newest English words

1780-90; < Afrikaans, equivalent to bont piebald (≪ Medieval Latin punctus dotted; see point) + bok buck1

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Parts of speech for Bontebok

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bontebok popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% 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.

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