takin

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun large heavily built goat antelope of eastern Himalayan area

Etymology

From a Tibeto-Burman language, probably Miju or Taraon.

In classic literature

Synonyms

gnu goat, Budorcas taxicolor

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