argali
noun
ar·ga·li
| \ ˈär-gə-lē
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Definition of argali
: a large wild sheep (Ovis ammon) of central Asia with the ram having massive horns
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Sievers cites one year, 1996, when 27 argali trophies were imported into the U.S. from Kyrgyzstan. — National Geographic, "How a Hunting Reserve Became a Snow Leopard Sanctuary," 15 June 2016 Also common is the argali (Ovis ammon ammon), the giant cousin of the American bighorn sheep. — John Wendle, National Geographic, "Stunning Rare Footage Reveals Elusive Snow Leopards," 6 Apr. 2017 For the elusive snow leopard in Kyrgyzstan, a satisfying meal consists of an ibex or an argali. — National Geographic, "How a Hunting Reserve Became a Snow Leopard Sanctuary," 15 June 2016These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'argali.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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