hemionus

/hɛˈmɪənəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of Asian wild ass, particularly Hemionus hemionus, also known as the Mongolian wild ass.

“The conservation efforts were put in place to protect the hemionus and its habitat.”

2. noun

A genus of wild ass, comprising two species.

“The researchers studied the different species within the Hemionus genus.”

Synonyms

  • Asian wild ass
  • wild ass

Antonyms

  • domesticated animal
  • horse