serow

noun

se·​row sə-ˈrō How to pronounce serow (audio)
: any of several goatlike artiodactyl mammals (genus Capricornis) of eastern Asia that are usually rather dark and heavily built and some of which have distinct manes

Examples of serow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In September, the lawn that fronts the building—a grazing ground for a goat-antelope species known as the Japanese serow—is still a verdant green, as are the 1,000 trees, mostly red pine and birch, that dot the property. Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2023

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'serow.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

Etymology

Lepcha să-ro long-haired Tibetan goat

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of serow was in 1847

Dictionary Entries Near serow

Cite this Entry

“Serow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serow. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!