gaur
Pronunciation: /ˈgaʊə/
Definition of gaur
noun
- a wild ox having a large head, a dark brown or black coat with white stockings, and a hump, native to India and Malaysia. Also called Indian bison, seladang.
- Bos gaurus, family Bovidae; it is the ancestor of the domestic gayal
Origin:
early 19th century: from Sanskrit gaura; related to cow1