IBEX

ibex. Ibex, n. a species of goat

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I″bex (ī″bĕks), n.; pl. E. Ibexes (–ĕz), L. Ibices (īb″ĭ‐sēz). [] (Zoöl.) One of several species of wild goats having very large, recurved horns, transversely ridged in front; — called also steinbok. ☞ The Alpine ibex (Capra ibex) is the best known. The Spanish, or Pyrenean, ibex (C. Hispanica) has smoother and more spreading horns.