gemsbok/ˈɡɛmzˌbɑk/EtymologyFrom Afrikaans gemsbok, from Dutch gemsbok, from gems (“chamois”) + bok (“buck”), the former from German Gämse, of uncertain origin.gemsbok means A large African antelope (Oryx gazella). Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.nounA large African antelope (Oryx gazella).