What is another word for ibex?

Pronunciation: [ˈa͡ɪbɛks] (IPA)

Ibex, also known as mountain goats, are well-known species found in the wild. Synonyms of ibex include alpine goat, bouquetin, and steinbock. Alpine goat is derived from the goat's natural habitat in the Alps Mountains. Bouquetin is a French term used for wild goats that inhabit the Alps region. Steinbock, a German term, means "climbing buck" and refers to the ibex's ability to climb cliffs and steep mountains. In addition to these synonyms, other related words for ibex are mountain sheep, chamois, and wild goats. These synonyms are used interchangeably to describe the wild and majestic mountain goats.

What are the hypernyms for Ibex?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    mammal, Wild Animal, Bovidae (the family of hoofed mammals to which ibex belong), Capra ibex (the species of ibex), Mountain animal, Ungulate (a hoofed mammal).

What are the hyponyms for Ibex?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for ibex (as nouns)

Usage examples for Ibex

If the pursuit of markhor and ibex is contemplated, a small-bore rifle will be required, but a heavy express is wanted to stop a bear.
"A Holiday in the Happy Valley with Pen and Pencil"
T. R. Swinburne
Ahmed Bot agreed with me in the main, but did not feel at all sure about the tigers-he proposed ibex.
"A Holiday in the Happy Valley with Pen and Pencil"
T. R. Swinburne
About ten passes are issued each season to sportsmen, markhor and ibex being the game.
"A Holiday in the Happy Valley with Pen and Pencil"
T. R. Swinburne

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