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arui

arui

9.9
A wild sheep from northern Africa with curved horns and a thick mane
  • noun
  • Archaic
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  • We spotted a herd of aruis grazing on the cliffs during our expedition.

Examples

  • The arui is well adapted to the rocky terrain of the Sahara region.

  • The arui grazes in the highlands of Morocco.

  • Many zoos now keep the arui as part of their conservation programs.

  • In northern Africa, the arui is a common sight.

  • The arui is well adapted to the rocky terrain of the Sahara region.

  • In northern Africa, the arui is a common sight.

  • We spotted a herd of aruis grazing on the cliffs during our expedition.

Synonyms

Ammotragus lervia
vsarui
  • Specialized
9.9

A wild sheep from northern Africa, also called Barbary sheep

is the common description focusing on appearance rather than scientific name
maned sheep
vsarui
9.5

A wild sheep from northern Africa with long hair on its neck and chest

highlights overall shaggy look rather than only the mane
aoudad
vsarui
  • US
9.9

A wild sheep from North Africa with curved horns and thick shaggy fur

emphasizes a distinctive mane on neck and chest instead of general coat
Barbary sheep
vsarui
  • UK
9.1

A wild sheep from North Africa with a reddish-brown coat and curved horns that lives on rocky slopes

focuses on shaggy mane and neck hair rather than color or habitat
audad
vsarui
9.9

A wild sheep from North Africa with reddish-brown coat and curved horns

points to a shaggy mane as the main distinguishing visual feature

Surface Forms

arui singular
aruis plural

Etymology

Arui likely comes from a North African name for a wild, horned 'sheep', so its name keeps the idea of a strong animal with curved horns and a shaggy mane.