chiru

/tʃiːruʊ/ or /tʃɪˈruː/

Definitions

1. noun

A species of wild cattle found in the Tibetan Plateau, also known as the Tibetan Wild Ass or the Tibetan Wild Ox, or a member of this species.

“The team of researchers observed a large herd of chiru grazing in the high-altitude meadow.”

Synonyms

  • Tibetan Wild Ass
  • Tibetan Wild Ox
  • wild cattle

Antonyms

  • domesticated cattle
  • tame animals