kulan

/ ˈkuːˌlɑːn /

noun

1. the Asiatic wild ass of the Russian steppes, probably a variety of kiang or onager

Word History and Origins

Origin of kulan¹

C18: from Kirghiz

Example Sentences

Here we saw a number of yaks in the luxuriant grass, and a nearly tame kulan kept them company.

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The Tartars call him kulan, the Tibetans kiang, while the Mongolians give him the unpronounceable name of dschiggetai.

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Kulan slapped him heavily with the flat of his massive hand.

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He hooked his thick fingers in the collar of Kulan's jacket and twisted until the big Martian loosed Novak and whirled around.

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Grasping a shoulder and a thigh, Fenton straightened his thick arms and Kulan was hoisted aloft.

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