Meaning
A bearded reddish sheep, subspecies of Ovis orientalis (including Ovis orientalis vignei), previously classified as Ovis vignei, being endemic to southern Asia and believed to be a wild ancestor of domestic sheep.
Etymology
Origin: Sanskrit
Borrowed from Pothohari Punjabi ہڑیال m (huṛiāl), ultimately from Sanskrit हुड m (huḍa).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
arkarsshapoo
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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