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Bontebok (noun) means a type of antelope found in South Africa.

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A type of antelope found in South Africa.

"There are hundreds of different kinds, and Terence knew them all. With his sharp eyes, he could spot them about 10 miles away. This is a bontebok, now rare." — Bruce Brown, director (1966)

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Bontebok comes from Afrikaans bontebok, which developed from Dutch bontebok, literally “motley goat”.

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"bontebok" (noun) means a type of antelope found in South Africa.