gayal

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun ox of southeast Asia sometimes considered a domesticated breed of the gaur

Etymology

From Bengali গয়াল (goẏal), from Sanskrit गौर (gāŭra) or Sanskrit गौः (gāŭra). Doublet of gaur.

In classic literature

Synonyms

mithan, Bibos frontalis

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