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- [ser-oh]
- /ˈsɛr oʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ser-oh]
- /ˈsɛr oʊ/
Definitions of serow word
- noun serow a goat antelope of the genus Capricornis, of eastern Asia, related to the goral: the Sumatran serow is endangered. 1
- noun serow either of two antelopes, Capricornis sumatraensis and C. crispus, of mountainous regions of S and SE Asia, having a dark coat and conical backward-pointing horns 0
- noun serow any of a genus (Capricornis) of dark-colored, sometimes maned, goat antelopes of E Asia 0
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Origin of serow
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; perhaps from a source akin to Lepcha sa-ār goat
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Parts of speech for Serow
noun
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serow 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.
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