Meaning of the word springbok in English

What does springbok mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

springbok

US /ˈsprɪŋ.bɑːk/
UK /ˈsprɪŋ.bɒk/
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Noun

a South African gazelle, Antidorcas marsupialis, noted for its characteristic leaping display when alarmed

Example:
The springbok leaped gracefully across the savanna.
A herd of springboks grazed peacefully near the waterhole.