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Definition of serow
serow
/ˈsɛroʊ/
se · row
Plural:serows
serow Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
Any of several species of goat-like or antelope-like mammals of the genus Capricornis, characterized by a dark coat, short horns, and a coarse mane, native to the forested mountains of central and eastern Asia.
Example
"During our trek through the Japanese Alps, we were fortunate enough to spot a rare Japanese serow resting on a steep, rocky outcrop."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed into English in the mid 19th century from Lepcha 'saro', the local Himalayan name for the animal.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Serow. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/serow