Kleene·boc n. Zool. An antelope (Cerphalopus pygmæus), found in South Africa. It is of very small size, being but one foot high at the shoulder. It is remarkable for its activity, and for its mild and timid disposition. Called also guevi, and pygmy antelope.
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Pyg·my Pyg·me·an a. Of or pertaining to a pygmy; resembling a pygmy or dwarf; dwarfish; very small. “ Like that Pygmean race.”
Pygmy antelope Zool., the kleeneboc.
Pygmy goose Zool., any species of very small geese of the genus Nettapus, native of Africa, India, and Australia.
Pygmy owl Zool., the gnome.
Pygmy parrot Zool., any one of several species of very small green parrots (Nasiternæ), native of New Guinea and adjacent islands. They are not larger than sparrows.
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Gue·vi n. Zool. One of several very small species and varieties of African antelopes, of the genus Cephalophus, as the Cape guevi or kleeneboc (Cephalophus pygmæa); -- called also pygmy antelope.
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