GAUR

gaur, Bibos gaurus

(noun) wild ox of mountainous areas of eastern India

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

gaur (plural gaurs or gaur)

An East Indian species of wild cattle (Bos gaurus), of large size and an untamable disposition.

Synonyms

• (Bos gaurus): Bos frontalis gaurus, Indian bison

Anagrams

• Guar., Gura, Urga, guar, ragu, ragĂą, ruga

Source: Wiktionary


Gaur, n. Etym: [Native name.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: An East Indian species of wild cattle (Bibos gauris), of large size and an untamable disposition. [Spelt also gour.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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