Definition of Blesbok

1. n. A South African antelope (Alcelaphus albifrons), having a large white spot on the forehead.

Definition of Blesbok

1. Noun. (alternative form of blesbuck) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Blesbok

1. a large antelope [n -S]

Medical Definition of Blesbok

1. A South African antelope (Alcelaphus albifrons), having a large white spot on the forehead. Origin: D, fr. Bles a white spot on the forehead + bok buck. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Blesbok

blepharophimosis
blepharoplast
blepharoplastic
blepharoplasties
blepharoplasts
blepharoplasty
blepharoplegia
blepharoptosis
blepharospasm
blepharospasms
blepharospastic
blepharostat
blepharostenosis
blepharosynechia
blepharotomy
blesbok (current term)
blesboks
blesbuck
blesbucks
blesmol
blesmols
bless
bless'd
bless you
bless your heart
blesse
blessed
blessed event
blessed events
blessed thistle

Literary usage of Blesbok

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Five Years of a Hunter's Life in the Far Interior of South Africa: With by Roualeyn Gordon-Cumming (1874)
"On learning that I had not as yet enjoyed any blesbok shooting, they said they were certain I should be delighted with the sport. The borders of the country ..."

2. African Nature Notes and Reminiscences by Frederick Courteney Selous (1908)
"... the bontebok—Coloration distinctly conspicuous and therefore not protective—Recognition marks unnecessary—Coloration of the blesbok—The blesbok merely a ..."

3. A Narrative of a Visit to the Mauritius and South Africa by James Backhouse (1844)
"The blesbok.—The Black-footed Cat. —Lion Shooter.—The Meer Kat.—Colesberg.—Claims of Aborigines.—Bushman Mission.—Teaching the Hottentots. ..."

4. Five Years of a Hunter's Life in the Far Interior of South Africa. With by Roualeyn Gordon-Cumming (1855)
"On learning that I had not as yet enjoyed any blesbok shooting, they said they were certain I should be ..."

5. Five Years of a Hunter's Life in the Far Interior of South Africa: With by Roualeyn Gordon-Cumming (1874)
"On learning that I had not as yet enjoyed any blesbok shooting, they said they were certain I should be delighted with the sport. The borders of the country ..."

6. African Nature Notes and Reminiscences by Frederick Courteney Selous (1908)
"... the bontebok—Coloration distinctly conspicuous and therefore not protective—Recognition marks unnecessary—Coloration of the blesbok—The blesbok merely a ..."

7. A Narrative of a Visit to the Mauritius and South Africa by James Backhouse (1844)
"The blesbok.—The Black-footed Cat. —Lion Shooter.—The Meer Kat.—Colesberg.—Claims of Aborigines.—Bushman Mission.—Teaching the Hottentots. ..."

8. Five Years of a Hunter's Life in the Far Interior of South Africa. With by Roualeyn Gordon-Cumming (1855)
"On learning that I had not as yet enjoyed any blesbok shooting, they said they were certain I should be ..."

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