IBEX

/'aibeks/ Cách viết khác : (rock-goat) /'rɔkgout/
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Definition

Noun: A wild goat species (Capra ibex) inhabiting mountainous regions of Eurasia and northern Africa, characterized by its large, backward-curving horns.

Examples
  • The ibex is remarkably agile, able to climb steep, rocky cliffs with ease.
  • We spotted a small herd of ibexes grazing on the high mountain slope.
  • The male ibex is distinguished by its impressive, recurved horns.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used in zoological and wildlife contexts to refer specifically to members of the genus .
  • "Alpine ibex" is a common name for the subspecies () found in the European Alps.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ibices: A less common, traditional plural form of "ibex."
  • Capra: The genus name for goats, which includes the ibex, the wild goat, and the markhor.
  • Rock-goat: An occasional synonym for ibex, emphasizing its habitat.
Synonyms
  • Wild goat
  • Mountain goat (Note: In precise usage, "mountain goat" refers to the North American , not the Eurasian/North African ibex, but it is sometimes used informally as a synonym.)
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • Sure-footed as an ibex: Used to describe someone or something with exceptional balance and agility on difficult terrain.
    • The guide moved across the ledge, sure-footed as an ibex.
Noun
  1. wild goat of mountain areas of Eurasia and northern Africa having large recurved horns

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