ibex
ˈaɪbɛks
ibices
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Definition of ibex - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
animalTECH.wild goat with long curved horns found in mountainous regionsTECH.
  • The ibex climbed steep cliffs with ease..
mountain goat wild goat
2.
heraldryTECH.imaginary creature with serrated horns in heraldryTECH.
  • The family crest featured an ibex as its symbol.
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  • ibex: wild goat with long curved horns found in mountainous regions
    wild goat with long curved horns found in mountainous regions
  • ibex: imaginary creature with serrated horns in heraldry
    imaginary creature with serrated horns in heraldry

Expressions with ibex

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wild goat native to the European Alps
The Alpine ibex is known for its climbing skills.
recently extinct subspecies of the Iberian ibex
The Pyrenean ibex was last seen in the early 2000s.

Origin of ibex

Latin, ibex (a type of goat)

Terms with ibex included in their meaning

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extinct animal
recently extinct subspecies of the Iberian ibex

Examples of ibex in a sentence

  • Ibex herds can be seen grazing on the mountain slopes.
  • The ancient shield bore an ibex in its design.
  • Heraldic banners often include an ibex for strength.

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  1. French:bouquetin, chamois, ...
  2. German:Steinbock, ...
  3. Italian:stambecco, capricorno, ...
  4. Spanish:cabra montés, cabra montés heráldica, ...
  5. Portuguese:cabra-montês, cabra montesa heráldica, ...
  6. Chinese:野山羊, 纹章生物, ...
  7. Japanese:アイベックス, ...
  8. Arabic:وَعْل, وَعْل خُرافي, ...
  9. Hebrew:יַעֵל, ...
  10. Russian:горный козел, горный козёл, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гірський козел, козеріг, ...
  12. Hindi:जंगली बकरी, काल्पनिक प्राणी, ...

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