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anoa

noun
\ əˈnōə\
plural -s

Definition of anoa

: a small wild ox of Sulawesi (Anoa depressicornis) related to the buffalo but having nearly straight horns

First Known Use of anoa

1821, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for anoa

probably altered from Makassarese or Buginese anuaŋ

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