argali

ar·ga·li

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ahr-guh-lee]
- /ˈɑr gə li/
- /ɑːɡˈɑːli/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahr-guh-lee]
- /ˈɑr gə li/

Definitions of argali word

noun argali a wild sheep, Ovis ammon, inhabiting semidesert regions in central Asia: family Bovidae, order Artiodactyla. It is the largest of the sheep, having massive horns in the male, which may almost form a circle 3
noun argali a wild sheep (Ovis ammon) of Asia, with large, curved horns 3
noun plural argali a wild sheep, Ovis ammon, of Asia, having long, curved horns that typically form an open, outwardly extended spiral: rare or endangered. 1
noun argali The largest wild sheep, which has massive horns and is found in mountainous areas of Asia. 1
noun argali Ovis ammon, the biggest wild sheep, which roams the highlands of Central Asia. 0

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Origin of argali

First appearance:

before 1770

One of the 46% newest English words

1770-80; < Mongolian: female mountain sheep

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argali popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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