argali

Thân thiện

A large argali stands on a rocky hillside.

Definition

Noun: 1. A large wild sheep species: The argali (Ovis ammon) is a wild sheep native to the high-altitude and semi-desert regions of Central Asia. It is the largest species of wild sheep, known for its impressive, spiraling horns, particularly in males.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The argali is well-adapted to the harsh climate of the Mongolian steppe.
  • Conservationists are working to protect the habitat of the endangered argali.
  • The hunter admired the massive horns of the male argali.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific/Technical Context: The term is used precisely in zoology, wildlife biology, and conservation contexts to refer to this specific species.
  • The research paper focused on the population dynamics of the Tibetan argali.

Variants and Related Words

• Ovis ammon: The scientific (Latin) name for the argali species.
• Marco Polo sheep: A specific, famous subspecies of argali () named after the explorer.
• Wild sheep: A general category to which the argali belongs.

Synonyms

• Asian wild sheep: A descriptive synonym.
• Mountain sheep: A general term that can sometimes refer to argali in its specific habitat context, though it is less precise.

Related Phrases/Idioms

(This word is a specific zoological term and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. wild sheep of semidesert regions in central Asia

Từ đồng nghĩa

• argal
• Ovis ammon