bighorn
Definition
Noun 1. A large wild sheep: A species of wild sheep (Ovis canadensis) native to the mountainous regions of western North America, characterized by its large, heavy, and curled horns, especially in males (rams). 2. A river: A river in the western United States that originates in central Wyoming and flows north into the Yellowstone River in southern Montana.
Examples
- Noun (Animal):
- We spotted a bighorn ram standing majestically on the cliff.
- The bighorn is well-adapted to steep, rocky terrain.
- Noun (River):
- The Bighorn River is a popular destination for fly fishing.
- They went rafting on the Bighorn.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in a compound form to specify the animal, such as bighorn sheep. However, "bighorn" alone is a standard common name for the species.
- In geographical contexts, "Bighorn" is typically capitalized as it is a proper noun (the name of a specific river, county, or mountain range).
Variants and Related Words
- Bighorn sheep: The full common name for the animal.
- Rocky Mountain bighorn: A subspecies of bighorn sheep.
- Bighorn Mountains: A mountain range in Wyoming and Montana.
- Bighorn County: Counties in Montana and Wyoming named after the sheep or the river.
Synonyms
- (For the animal): Mountain sheep, Rocky Mountain sheep.
- (For the river): (Proper name; no direct synonyms).
Related Phrases
- Bighorn Basin: A geographic region in Wyoming.
- Battle of the Little Bighorn: A famous 1876 battle, often referenced historically, where "Little Bighorn" is the name of a river.
Noun
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wild sheep of mountainous regions of western North America having massive curled horns
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a river that flows from central Wyoming to the Yellowstone River in southern Montana
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