Klipspringer

//ˈklɪpˌsprɪŋər// noun

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

Etymology

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

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