markhor

mar·khor

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahr-kawr]
- /ˈmɑr kɔr/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahr-kawr]
- /ˈmɑr kɔr/

Definitions of markhor word

noun plural markhor a wild goat, Capra falconeri, of mountainous regions from Afghanistan to India, having compressed, spiral horns and long, shaggy hair: all populations are threatened or endangered. 1
noun markhor A large wild goat with very long twisted horns, native to central Asia. 1
noun markhor a large wild Himalayan goat, Capra falconeri, with a reddish-brown coat and large spiralled horns 0
noun markhor A large wild goat, Capra falconeri, found in the western Himalayas. 0

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Origin of markhor

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

1865-70; < Persian mārkhōr literally, serpent-eater, equivalent to mār snake + -khōr eating; cf. manticore

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Parts of speech for Markhor

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markhor popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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