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barasingha

/ˌbærəˈsɪŋɡə/
ba · ra · sing · ha
Plural:barasinghas
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barasingha Lexical Profile

barasingha Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A large, vulnerable species of deer (Rucervus duvaucelii) native to the Indian subcontinent, distinguished by the mature male's exceptionally multi-tined antlers that typically possess twelve or more points. It is also commonly known as the swamp deer.

Example

"Conservation efforts in Madhya Pradesh have been largely successful in reviving the dwindling population of the barasingha."

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• Rhymes for barasingha

• Nearby Words

baptisia
barak
baram
barasingha
barb
barba amarilla
barbadine

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi 'bārahsinghā', literally meaning 'twelve-tined', derived from 'bārah' (twelve) and 'sīṅg' (horn), referring to the multi-tined antlers of the mature male.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Barasingha. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/barasingha
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