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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

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Definition of gaur in the US English dictionary