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Definition of saiga

saiga

/ˈsaɪ.ɡə/
sai · ga
Plural:saigas
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saiga Lexical Profile

saiga Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A critically endangered species of antelope native to the Eurasian steppe, characterized by a pale coat and a distinctive, oversized, flexible snout that helps filter out dust during the dry summer and warm the freezing air during winter.

Example

"Conservationists are working closely with local governments in Kazakhstan to protect the remaining herds of the saiga from illegal poaching."

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• Rhymes for saiga

• Nearby Words

saguenay
saharan horned viper
saharan sand viper
saiga
sail
sailboat
sailfin dragon

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the late 18th century from Russian 'sayga', which traces back to a Turkic language term for this specific antelope.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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