saiga

/'seigə/

Thân thiện

A saiga antelope grazes on the grassy steppe.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A goat-like antelope of central Eurasia having a stubby nose like a proboscis: The saiga is a distinctive antelope species known for its unique, large, and flexible nose structure.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The saiga is an endangered species native to the steppes of Central Asia.
  • Conservationists are working to protect the remaining saiga populations from poaching.
  • The saiga's unusual nose helps filter dust in the summer and warm cold air in the winter.

Advanced Usage

• "Saiga antelope": The full common name for the species, often used for clarity.
  • The saiga antelope is known for its remarkable migratory behavior.

Variants and Related Words

• Saiga tatarica (n): The scientific (Latin) name for the saiga species.
  • Saiga tatarica is the sole surviving member of its genus.

Synonyms

• Antelope: A general term for a group of hoofed mammals, of which the saiga is a specific type.

Học thuật

Noun

1. goat-like antelope of central Eurasia having a stubby nose like a proboscis

Từ đồng nghĩa

• saiga tatarica