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Definition of goral

goral

/ˈɡɔːr.əl/
go · ral
Plural:gorals
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• noun

1

A small, agile, goat-like bovid (genus Naemorhedus) native to the steep, mountainous regions of central and eastern Asia, characterized by a shaggy coat and short, backward-curving horns.

Example

"The wildlife photographer waited for days to capture an image of the elusive long-tailed goral navigating the steep Himalayan cliffs."

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gordita
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the early 19th century from Hindi and Nepali 'goral', referring locally to this small mountain ungulate native to 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 Goral. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/goral
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