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- [steen-bok, steyn-]
- /ˈstinˌbɒk, ˈsteɪn-/
- /ˈstiːn.bɒk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [steen-bok, steyn-]
- /ˈstinˌbɒk, ˈsteɪn-/
Definitions of steenbok word
- noun plural steenbok a small antelope, Raphicerus campestris, of grassy areas of eastern and southern Africa. 1
- noun steenbok a small antelope, Raphicerus campestris, of central and southern Africa, having a reddish-brown coat and straight smooth horns 0
- abbreviation STEENBOK steinbok 0
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Origin of steenbok
First appearance:
before 1765 One of the 46% newest English words
1765-75; < Afrikaans < Dutch steen stone + bok buck1
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Parts of speech for Steenbok
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
steenbok popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
steenbok usage trend in Literature
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