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audad

audad

9.9
A wild sheep from North Africa with reddish-brown coat and curved horns
  • noun
  • /ˈɔːdæd/
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  • We spotted an audad grazing on the rocky hillside during our expedition.

Examples

  • The audad is known for its impressive curved horns.

  • The audad has adapted well to arid environments, making it difficult to track.

  • Photographers often travel to North Africa to capture images of the elusive audad.

  • Have you ever seen an audad in the wild?

  • While hiking in the Atlas Mountains, we were thrilled to see an audad climbing effortlessly among the cliffs.

  • The audad is recognized for its reddish-brown coat, which helps it blend into the rocky terrain.

  • In North Africa, the audad is often spotted by wildlife enthusiasts due to its unique appearance.

Synonyms

Barbary sheep
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  • UK
9.1

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

is a general description that omits specific habitat
Ammotragus lervia
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  • Specialized
9.9

A wild sheep from northern Africa, also called Barbary sheep

is the everyday description rather than the formal species name
aoudad
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  • US
9.9

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

describes it by reddish brown color rather than coat texture
arui
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  • Archaic
9.9

A wild sheep from northern Africa with curved horns and a thick mane

focuses on reddish brown coat instead of a distinct mane
maned sheep
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9.5

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

highlights reddish brown coat instead of a neck and chest mane

Surface Forms

audad singular
audads plural

Etymology

The word audad comes from an old Arabic name, aoudad, for a wild North African sheep. So, audad simply names this reddish-brown 'sheep' with curved horns.