klipspringer

[ klip-spring-er ]

noun

1. a small, agile African antelope, Oreotragus oreotragus, of mountainous regions from the Cape of Good Hope to Ethiopia.

klipspringer

/ ˈklɪpˌsprɪŋə /

noun

1. a small agile antelope, Oreotragus oreotragus, inhabiting rocky regions of Africa south of the Sahara

Word History and Origins

Origin of klipspringer¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of klipspringer¹

C18: from Afrikaans, from Dutch klip rock (see cliff ) + springer, from springen to spring

Example Sentences

The male calf was the ninth klipspringer born at the zoo.

From Seattle Times

The Zoo: San Diego — California Tales A baby klipspringer antelope is born on one of the coldest nights of the season in a new episode.

From Los Angeles Times

A klipspringer, a small African antelope, was killed by a dog in 2013, while two gazelles were killed in 2008.

From Washington Times

Excursions include a 25-mile hike on the Klipspringer Trail or the Gariep 3-in-1 Route, which is a combination of walking, canoeing and mountain biking.

From Washington Times

A female klipspringer calf has died at Lincoln Park Zoo, about three months after she was born.

From Chicago Tribune