dik-dik

[ dik-dik ]

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noun

any antelope of the genus Madoqua or Rhynchotragus, of eastern and southwestern Africa, growing only to 14 inches (36 centimeters) high at the shoulder.

dik-dik

/ ˈdɪkˌdɪk /

any small antelope of the genus Madoqua, inhabiting semiarid regions of Africa, having an elongated muzzle and, in the male, small stout horns

Origin of dik-dik¹

First recorded in 1880–85; probably from an East African language; imitative of the animal's cry

Origin of dik-dik¹

C19: an East African name, probably of imitative origin

This animal turned out to be a little mouse-deer, or dik-dik.

They are all small, the dik-dik being scarcely larger than a rabbit, and they are divided into as many subspecies as the duiker.

We saw another dik-dik, and then started for home, in a temperature that was very hot indeed.

After I had gone a little way a dik-dik crossed the dry river-bed in front of me; I fired at him, but it was too long a shot.

Dik-dik flesh is very good eating; it tastes better roasted when one has bacon to add to it.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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