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tahr

tahr

1 9.9
A large wild goat with curved horns that lives in the mountains of South Asia
  • noun
  • /tɑr/
  • Indian
: tahr
  • The Himalayan tahr is known for its impressive curved horns and agile climbing ability.
  • Himalayan tahr

Examples

  • We spotted a group of tahr climbing effortlessly along the steep cliffs.

  • The Himalayan tahr is known for its thick reddish-brown coat and curved horns.

  • Conservation efforts are helping to protect the endangered tahr in its natural habitat.

  • The tahr is known for its impressive curved horns.

  • Many tahrs roam freely in the Himalayan mountains.

  • In the mountains of southern Asia, the tahr can often be seen grazing on steep cliffs.

  • During our trek, we spotted a majestic tahr standing proudly on a rocky outcrop.

Synonyms

thar
vstahr
  • Indian
3 9.9

A wild mountain goat with thick fur that lives in the Himalayas and climbs steep rocky slopes

is larger with curved horns and found across southern Asian mountains

Surface Forms

tahr singular
tahrs plural

Etymology

Tahr comes from a Himalayan language such as Nepali, where people used the local name tahr for this wild mountain 'goat'. So, calling the animal a tahr in English is simply using the local name for the goat that lives in the Himalayas.