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tahr

noun
\ ˈtär How to pronounce tahr (audio) \

Definition of tahr

: any of a genus (Hemitragus) of wild Asian goats especially : one (H. jemlahicus) of the Himalayas having a reddish-brown to dark brown coat and a long shaggy mane

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 Hunters documented the number of chamois and tahr, exotic species of mountain goat introduced to New Zealand in the early 20th century. — New York Times, "At New Zealand Trail Huts, Shelter, Conversation and Community," 14 Feb. 2018

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First Known Use of tahr

1835, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for tahr

Nepali thār

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