Definition
ibices
noun
- Plural of ibex; wild goats with long, curved horns found in mountainous regions of Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Usage: Chiefly used in zoological or naturalist contexts.
Examples
- The ibices roamed the steep Alpine cliffs in search of vegetation.
- Researchers tracked several ibices across the rocky terrain.
- The herd of ibices was spotted grazing near the mountain pass.
- Ibices are known for their remarkable climbing ability on nearly vertical slopes.