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onager Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A wild ass (Equus hemionus) native to the arid and semi-arid regions of southwestern Asia, characterized by a pale sandy coat and a distinct dark dorsal stripe.
Usage Example
"Conservationists in Iran are working to protect the endangered Persian kulan from habitat loss and poaching."
Strongest
kulan
Strong
ass
• noun (Context 2)
An ancient and medieval Roman torsion siege engine that functioned like a catapult, utilizing a single throwing arm to hurl heavy stones or incendiary projectiles.
Usage Example
"During the siege, Roman engineers constructed a massive catapult to hurl heavy stones against the fortress walls."
Strongest
catapult
Strong
mangonel
Weak
trebuchet
ballista
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Onager. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/onager