Stein"bock` (?), n. [G. stein stone + bock buck, D. bok. Cf. Steenbok.] Zool. (a)

The European ibex.

(b)

A small South African antelope (Nanotragus tragulus) which frequents dry, rocky districts; -- called also steenbok.

[Written also steinboc, and steinbok; also called stonebock, and stonebuck.]

 

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