goral
Definition
Noun: 1. A small, goat-like antelope (Naemorhedus goral) characterized by its short, conical horns and found in mountainous regions of southern and eastern Asia.
Usage
- The goral is a shy and agile animal that inhabits steep, rocky slopes.
- Conservation efforts are important for protecting the habitat of the goral.
- We spotted a goral grazing on the cliffside during our hike.
Advanced Usage
- The term is used specifically in zoological and wildlife contexts to refer to this particular genus of bovids.
- It can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe related species or features, e.g., goral species, goral habitat.
Variants and Related Words
- Gray goral (): The most common species.
- Red goral (): A related species with a reddish coat.
- Serow: A larger, closely related animal in the same subfamily (Caprinae).
Synonyms
- Himalayan goral
- Rocky mountain goat (Note: This is a descriptive synonym, not a taxonomic one, as true mountain goats are a different species native to North America.)
Different Meanings
- The word goral has only one primary meaning, referring to this specific type of Asian goat-antelope. It is not commonly used in idioms or phrasal verbs.
Noun
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small goat antelope with small conical horns; of southern Asian mountains
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