voorbok

Afrikaans

/ˈfʊə̯r.bɔk/

noun
Definitions
  • A buck or ram functioning as a bellwether.
  • A leader, someone in charge or at the forefront.

Etymology

Compound from Afrikaans voor (before, fore) + Afrikaans bok (goat, buck, antelope).

Origin

Afrikaans

bok

Gloss

goat, buck, antelope

Concept
Semantic Field

Animals

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji

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