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gaur

gaur

9.9
A very large wild cow that lives in forests and hills in South and Southeast Asia
  • noun
  • /ɡɔr/
  • Indian
translation icon : gaur
  • A herd of gaur grazes peacefully in the hills, showcasing their impressive size and strength.

Examples

  • Some species are accepted by all as forbidden; for instance, gaur bison, tiger, bear, elephant, and all snakes.

    Academic text (1993)

  • The gaur, a large wild ox, roams the dense forests of eastern India.

  • The tribes also barter their kills for a type of red salt from China that they feed to livestock, most of which are gayals (the domestic form of the gaur).

    Academic text (2000)

  • I attended a session entitled "The Curated Arts Experience" featuring Ceci Dadisman, Deeksha Gaur, and Nella Vera.

    Blog text (5)

  • Wildlife enthusiasts traveled to India to observe the majestic gaur in its natural habitat.

Synonyms

Bibos gaurus
vsgaur
  • Specialized
9.9

A large wild ox that lives in the mountains of India and Southeast Asia

has identical meaning but uses a different scientific label in form
Asian wild ox
vsgaur
  • Specialized
8.3

A large wild animal like a big cow that lives in Asian forests and grasslands

is more specific, naming only the single large wild ox from eastern India

Surface Forms

gaur singular
gaurs plural

Etymology

Gaur comes from South Asian languages and the old Indian root gau, which means 'cow'. So it names the large wild ox native to that region.