steenbok

steen·bok

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [steen-bok, steyn-]
- /ˈstinˌbɒk, ˈsteɪn-/
- /ˈstiːn.bɒk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [steen-bok, steyn-]
- /ˈstinˌbɒk, ˈsteɪn-/

Definitions of steenbok word

noun plural steenbok a small antelope, Raphicerus campestris, of grassy areas of eastern and southern Africa. 1
noun steenbok a small antelope, Raphicerus campestris, of central and southern Africa, having a reddish-brown coat and straight smooth horns 0
abbreviation STEENBOK steinbok 0

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Origin of steenbok

First appearance:

before 1765

One of the 46% newest English words

1765-75; < Afrikaans < Dutch steen stone + bok buck1

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Parts of speech for Steenbok

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

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preposition

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determiner

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steenbok 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 68% 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.

steenbok usage trend in Literature

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