Naemorhedus

noun

Naem·​o·​rhe·​dus

ˌneməˈrēdəs

: a genus of ruminant mammals comprising the Asiatic gorals

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, irregular from Latin nemor-, nemus grove + haedus kid

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