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saiga

[ sahy-guh ]

noun

  1. a goatlike antelope, Saiga tatarica, of western Asia and eastern Russia, having a greatly enlarged muzzle.


saiga

/ ˈsaɪɡə /

noun

  1. either of two antelopes, Saiga tatarica or S. mongolica, of the plains of central Asia, having an enlarged slightly elongated nose
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of saiga1

1795–1805; (< New Latin ) < Russian saĭgá ( k ) < Turkic; compare Chagatai sayğak
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Word History and Origins

Origin of saiga1

C19: from Russian
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Example Sentences

Hodgson was apparently not well acquainted at the time with saiga, or he would have certainly alluded to the affinity.

Dr. Murie notices the inflation of the post-maxilla in the saiga, and states that a similar extension is to be found in the chiru.

The chiru, which belongs to the typical or antilopine section of antelopes, is probably allied to the saiga.

Gesner has mentioned this animal under the name of colus, and Gmelin under that of saiga.

The horns of the antelopes are black and opaque; those of the saiga, on the contrary, are whitish and transparent.

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