klipspringer

klip·spring·er

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [klip-spring-er]
- /ˈklɪpˌsprɪŋ ər/
- /klˈɪpsprɪŋə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klip-spring-er]
- /ˈklɪpˌsprɪŋ ər/

Definitions of klipspringer word

noun klipspringer a small, agile African antelope, Oreotragus oreotragus, of mountainous regions from the Cape of Good Hope to Ethiopia. 1
noun klipspringer A small rock-dwelling antelope with a yellowish-gray coat, an arched back, and a stiff bouncing gait, native to southern Africa. 1
noun klipspringer a small agile antelope, Oreotragus oreotragus, inhabiting rocky regions of Africa south of the Sahara 0
noun klipspringer a small, agile mountain antelope (Oreotragus oreotragus) of S and E Africa 0
noun klipspringer A small antelope native to eastern and southern Africa having a dense, brown, speckled coat. 0

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Origin of klipspringer

First appearance:

before 1775

One of the 45% newest English words

1775-85; < Afrikaans: literally, rock-springer

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Parts of speech for Klipspringer

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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klipspringer popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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