‖ blauwbok
(ˈblaʊbɒk)
[Du. blaauwbok, f. blaauw blue + bok buck, he-goat.]
A name given by the Dutch settlers to a large Antelope (A. leucophæa) in South Africa, on account of the effect produced by its black hide showing through its ashy-grey hair.
| 1786 tr. Sparrman's Voy. II. 219 The blaauw-bok is also one of the large species of gazel. 1832 Penny Cycl. II. 88/1 The Blauwbok..is six feet in length. |