gazella euchore

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gazella euchore - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Springbok \Spring"bok`\ (-b[o^]k`), Springbuck \Spring"buck`\
     (-b[u^]k`), n. [D. springbok; springen to spring, leap + bok
     a he-goat, buck.] (Zool.)
     A South African gazelle (Gazella euchore) noted for its
     graceful form and swiftness, and for its peculiar habit of
     springing lightly and suddenly into the air. It has a white
     dorsal stripe, expanding into a broad patch of white on the
     rump and tail. Called also springer. [Written also
     springboc, and springbock.]
     [1913 Webster]