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rupicapra

 

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Noun rupicapra has 1 sense
  1. Rupicapra, genus Rupicapra - chamois
    --1 is a kind of mammal genus
    --1 is a member of Bovidae, family Bovidae
    --1 has members: chamois, Rupicapra rupicapra

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Rupicapra

Rupicapra is a genus of hoofed mammals belonging to the subfamily Caprinae. It is commonly known as chamois, a small to medium-sized animal found in the mountains of Europe.

Definitions:

Noun: Rupicapra - A genus of mountain-dwelling herbivorous ungulates of the family Bovidae, characterized by their agility and nimbleness in rocky terrain.

Noun: Chamois - A goat-like creature, belonging to the genus Rupicapra, with short hooked horns and a brown coat, found in European mountainous regions.

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Noun:

  1. The Alpine ibex and the rupicapra are among the most majestic creatures found in the Swiss Alps.
  2. My dream is to catch a glimpse of the elusive chamois in its natural habitat.

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