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Steinbock

alpine ibex

noun SHTYNE-bok Rare
Animals & Nature Wild Animals

Also means

Capricorn (zodiac sign)

Usage Note

Steinbock (Capra ibex) is an Alpine wild goat with massive curved horns, once hunted nearly to extinction and later successfully reintroduced. It is also the German name for the Capricorn zodiac sign. Plural: die Steinböcke.

Examples

"Der Steinbock klettert sicher über steile Felsen in den Alpen."

Natural Translation

The alpine ibex climbs safely over steep rocks in the Alps.

Literal Translation

The ibex climbs safely over steep rocks in the Alps.

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