tahr

noun \ ˈtär \

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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Origin and Etymology of tahr

Nepali thār

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