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argali

/ˈɑːr.ɡə.li/
ar · ga · li

Plural:argalis
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• noun

1

A large species of wild sheep native to the high-altitude mountainous regions of Central Asia, including the Himalayas, Tibet, and the Altai Mountains, characterized by having the largest and most massively spiraling horns of any wild sheep.

Example

"The wildlife photographer spent weeks trekking through the Altai Mountains hoping to capture an image of an elusive argali grazing on the steep, rocky slopes."

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the mid-18th century directly from Mongolian 'argali', which originally referred to a female wild sheep.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Argali. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/argali
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