klipspringer

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English

Etymology

Borrowed from Afrikaans klipspringer, from Dutch klipspringer, both literally meaning "rock-jumper".

Pronunciation

Noun

klipspringer (plural klipspringers)

a klipspringer
  1. A small antelope native to eastern and southern Africa having a dense, brown, speckled coat (Oreotragus oreotragus).

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Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch klipspringer. By surface analysis, klip (“rock”) +‎ springer (“jumper”).

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Noun

klipspringer (plural klipspringers)

  1. klipspringer

Descendants

  • → English: klipspringer

Dutch

Etymology

From klip (“rock”) + springer (“jumper”). Attested since the early 18th century.

Pronunciation

Noun

klipspringer m (plural klipspringers, diminutive klipspringertje n)

  1. The klipspringer, Oreotragus oreotragus

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