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One of several species of wild goats having very large, recurved horns, transversely ridged in front; -- called also steinbok.

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  1. n. One of several species of wild goats having very large, recurved horns, transversely ridged in front; -- called also steinbok.
  2. n. wild goat of mountain areas of Eurasia and northern Africa having large recurved horns
  3. One of several species of wild goats having very large, recurved horns, transversely ridged in front; -- called also steinbok. Note: The Alpine ibex (Capra ibex) is the best known. The Spanish, or Pyrenean, ibex (C. Hispanica) has smoother and more spreading horns.
  4. One of several species of wild goats having very large,recurved horns, transversely ridged in front; -- called alsosteinbok.
  5. n:100 n. wild goat of mountain areas of Eurasia and northern Africa having large recurved horns