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onager

onager

9.9
A wild Asian donkey that runs fast and has strong legs
  • noun
  • /ˈɒnəɡər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : onagro
  • The onager is a fast-moving animal that inhabits the deserts of central Asia.

Examples

  • Ancient texts often mention the onager as a symbol of wildness and freedom.

  • Researchers are studying the migration patterns of the endangered onager.

  • The onager is known for its incredible speed.

  • In Iran, the onager roams freely in the deserts.

  • In the deserts of Iran, the onager can often be seen racing across the landscape at impressive speeds.

  • The onager is well-adapted to the harsh conditions of its native habitat, possessing remarkable stamina.

  • Conservation efforts in India aim to protect the endangered onager and its declining populations.

Synonyms

wild ass
vsonager
1 7.4

A large wild animal like a donkey that lives on dry plains in Asia and northeast Africa

is narrower and refers mainly to Asian populations with speed
Equus hemionus
vsonager
  • Specialized
9.9

A wild animal like a horse from Asia that runs fast and far

is specific to Iran and India rather than all of Asia

How Fast

onager
  • Specialized
9.9
horse
∞ 1.0
donkey
111 1.0

Surface Forms

onager singular
onagers plural

Etymology

The word onager for the wild Asian donkey comes from the Greek onagros, meaning 'wild ass', the same idea behind the English word 'ass'. So the name simply describes a wild donkey known for speed and stamina.