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ibex
Part of speech: NounA class of wild goats, having very large recurved horns, the best known species of which is the Alpine steinbok or bouquetin.
Usage examples "ibex":- But as Octavianus delayed his answer, she continued more eagerly: " It is said that the ibex in the mountains, when in mortal peril, rushes upon the hunter and hurls him with it down the precipice. - "The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers", Georg Ebers.
- Almost roughly he dragged Jack Awdas into the little entrance lobby, where, under a couple of mounted ibex heads, a carved oak chest was piled up with khaki caps, gloves, and British warms. - "The Disturbing Charm", Berta Ruck.