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Definition of takin
takin
/ˈtɑːkɪn/
ta · kin
Plural:takins
takin Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
A large, heavily built goat-antelope native to the eastern Himalayas and western China, characterized by a thick golden or brownish fleece, short stout legs, and backward-curving horns.
Example
"While trekking through the high-altitude forests of Bhutan, the wildlife photographer managed to capture rare footage of a grazing takin."
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed into English in the mid-19th century from the Mishmi language, a Tibeto-Burman language spoken in northeastern India, where it is the native name for the animal.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Takin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/takin