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Definition of gaur

gaur

/ɡaʊr/
gaur
Plural:gaurs
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• noun

1

A massive, dark-coated wild ox (Bos gaurus) native to the forests and grassy hills of South and Southeast Asia, characterized by a prominent muscular ridge on its back and distinctive white stockings on its lower legs.

Example

"During our safari in the Western Ghats, we were lucky enough to spot a massive bull gaur grazing peacefully at the edge of the forest."

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• Rhymes for gaur

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gaunt
gauntlet
gauntness
gaur
gaura
gauze
gauzelike

Word Origin & Etymology

Mid 19th century: from Hindi 'gaur', from Sanskrit 'gaura' meaning 'white, yellowish, or pale red', likely referring to the distinctive light-colored hair on the lower legs of the animal.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gaur. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gaur
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