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argali

argali

1 9.9
A large wild sheep from Central Asia with big curved horns on males
  • noun
  • /ɑrˈɡɑːli/
translation icon : argal
  • The high mountains are home to the majestic argali, a wild sheep known for its impressive size.

Examples

  • On their expedition, the researchers spotted an impressive argali with its massive curved horns.

  • Kamoj is the governor of Argali Province.

    Fiction book (1999)

  • Photographers flock to the region to capture images of the rare argali in its natural habitat.

Synonyms

Ovis ammon
vsargali
  • Specialized
9.9

A large wild sheep from central Asian mountains with very long curved horns

is the common English name for that same species
argal
vsargali
9.9

A wild sheep with large curved horns that lives in dry, rocky areas of central Asia

is an alternative form used for the same animal
Marco Polo's sheep
vsargali
  • Specialized
9.6

A large wild sheep from Central Asia that lives in high mountains and has very long spiral horns

is sometimes classed as a local variety rather than a separate species
Marco Polo sheep
vsargali
  • Specialized
9.2

A large wild sheep from Central Asia with very long spiral horns

is usually treated as a distinct type within the broader species
Ovis poli
vsargali
  • Specialized
9.9

A wild Asian sheep with very large curled horns

is treated as a related but separate form rather than the general species

Surface Forms

argali singular
argalis plural

Etymology

Argali comes from Mongolian argali, which means 'wild sheep', so the name is what local people used for these animals. That's why argali today refers to the large mountain sheep of Central Asia, famous for their big curved horns.