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Definition of chiru

chiru

/ˈtʃɪruː/
chi · ru
Plural:chirus
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chiru Lexical Profile

chiru Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A medium-sized bovid (Pantholops hodgsonii) native to the high-altitude plains of the Tibetan Plateau, renowned for its extremely fine underwool which is illegally harvested to weave luxury shahtoosh shawls.

Example

"Intense conservation efforts have been initiated to protect the endangered chiru from poachers who hunt them for their valuable coats."

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• Nearby Words

chipmunk
chipotle
chiropompholyx
chiru
chisel
chisinau
chital

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived in the early 19th century from Nepali 'cirū', likely of Tibeto-Burman origin, referring to the native antelope of the Himalayas.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chiru. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chiru
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