noun
- plural of duyker; small African antelopes of the genus Cephalophus, known for their ability to dive or duck into dense vegetation when threatened
Usage: also spelled duikers; zoological term; plural form
Examples
- The duykers in the wildlife reserve are difficult to spot because they hide in thick brush.
- Several species of duykers inhabit the forests of West and Central Africa.
- Duykers are among the smallest antelope species found on the continent.
- The name 'duyker' comes from the Dutch word meaning 'to dive,' referring to their diving motion into vegetation.