izard
noun
a chamois that inhabits the Pyrenees.
izard
1 American
[iz-erd]
/ ˈɪz ərd /
noun
Izard
2
American
[iz-erd]
/ ˈɪz ərd /
noun
izard
British
/ ˈɪzəd /
noun
Etymology
Origin of izard
1785–95; < French, variant of isard < dial. ( Gascon ) isart
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About twenty years after this a wild man was observed in the same forest: he was very tall, and strongly built, hairy like a bear, active as an izard, and perfectly harmless.
From Béarn and the Pyrenees A Legendary Tour to the Country of Henri Quatre by Louisa Stuart Costello
The izard or Pyrenean chamois, although hunted as game, is not yet a survival here, nor the eagle and bear, the latter only making its appearance in winter-time.
From In the Heart of the Vosges And Other Sketches by a "Devious Traveller" by Matilda Betham-Edwards
No living creature appeared, except the izard, scrambling among the rocks, and often hanging upon points so dangerous, that fancy shrunk from the view of them.
From The Mysteries of Udolpho by Ann Ward Radcliffe
The animals who lived among these heights, and whose traces were not wanting, must have the sure foot and the supple spine of a chamois or an izard.
From The Mysterious Island by Stephen W. White
Chef Stephanie Izard has these biscuits and chicken.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2025
His identity was confirmed by fingerprint analysis after he was apprehended, according to the Izard County Sheriff's Office in northern Arkansas.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2025
Soon thereafter, Izard was crowned Top Chef, when then-host Padma Lakshmi announced the winner, telling her "Stephanie: You are 'Top Chef.'"
From Salon ● Sep. 17, 2024
Off-camera, Nakajima says Izard has been a valuable mentor.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 14, 2023
General Izard, after sitting on the court-martial of Wilkinson, was appointed to take command of the northern army at Plattsburg.
From The Second War with England, Vol. 2 of 2 by Joel Tyler Headley
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