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kiang

kiang

9.9
A large wild animal like a donkey that lives on high grasslands in Tibet and Mongolia
  • noun
  • /kiˈæŋ/
translation icon : kiang
  • The documentary showcased the resilience of the kiang, illustrating how it thrives in harsh, high-altitude environments.
  • the wild kiang

Examples

  • During our trek in the Tibetan Plateau, we spotted a magnificent kiang galloping through the grasslands, its distinctive coat shimmering in the sunlight.

  • While hiking in Mongolia, we were lucky enough to observe a herd of kiangs grazing peacefully on the lush green pastures.

  • I have seen wild kiangs migrate south in winter... and sweep back across the fields when spring appears.

    Seven Years in Tibet (1997)

  • The Onager, Kulan, and Kiang—

    Fiction book (1996)

Synonyms

Equus kiang
vskiang
  • Specialized
9.9

A wild ass that lives on the plains of Tibet and Mongolia

is the common everyday name used instead of the scientific label

Compounds

Equus kiang
  • Specialized
9.9

A wild ass that lives on the plains of Tibet and Mongolia

Surface Forms

kiang singular
kiangs plural

Etymology

Kiang comes from the Tibetan word kyang, the local name for a 'big wild donkey' on the high plateaus of Tibet and Mongolia. So kiang means that large wild donkey and the English name simply uses the local word.