IBEX - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
wild goat of mountain areas of Eurasia and northern Africa having large recurved horns
Categories: Wild goat
📖 Fun Facts About Ibex
- • Can jump over 6 feet straight up from a standstill
Synonyms
Capra ibex, Ibex
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "ibex" was borrowed from Latin ībex. Many other languages have similar words:
- Old Spanish: bezerro
🧩 Fun Fact
Latin's grammatical structure influenced how English speakers think about verb tenses and cases.