1. A small African antelope with a reddish-brown coat, found in southern Africa.
Usage: Also called a steenbok or steinbok.; The name is derived from Afrikaans.

Examples

• The boshbok is one of the smallest antelope species in Africa.
• Boshboks are solitary animals that prefer dense vegetation for cover.
• During a safari, we spotted a boshbok grazing near the acacia trees.
• The boshbok's small size helps it hide from predators in the bush.