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chiru

chiru

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A wild antelope from the Tibetan Plateau with very fine wool that is endangered
  • noun
  • /ˈtʃɪru/
  • Indian
: chiru
  • The conservation team is working hard to protect the endangered chiru and its habitat on the Tibetan Plateau.
  • chiru herds

Examples

  • Experts warn that the fine wool of the chiru makes it a target for poachers, putting the species at risk.

  • The chiru is protected due to its endangered status.

  • Poachers once hunted the chiru for its valuable wool, threatening its survival.

  • Conservation efforts have helped increase the population of the chiru in recent years.

  • The chiru is known for its fine wool.

  • Many chirus inhabit the Tibetan Plateau.

  • During their research, they observed a herd of chiru grazing peacefully among the mountainous landscape.

Surface Forms

chiru singular
chirus plural

Etymology

Chiru comes from a Tibetan local name for the wild antelope of the high Tibetan Plateau, an animal famous for its very fine, soft wool. So chiru simply names that animal, which helps you remember why the word refers to this endangered, wool-bearing antelope.