First Known Use: 1607
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ibex
noun \ˈī-ˌbeks\
: a wild goat that lives chiefly in the mountains of Europe, Asia, and northeastern Africa
plural ibex or ibex·es
Full Definition of IBEX
: any of several wild goats (genus Capra, especially C. ibex) living chiefly in high mountain areas of the Old World and having large recurved horns transversely ridged in front
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Origin of IBEX
Latin
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ibex
noun \ˈī-ˌbeks\
plural ibex or ibex·es
Definition of IBEX for Kids
: a wild goat that lives mostly in high mountains of Europe, Asia, and northeastern Africa and has large horns that curve backward
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