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urus
[ yoor-uhs ]
noun
- the aurochs.
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Origin of urus1
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Origin of urus1
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The urus, or aurochs, is the same animal as the common bull, in his wild and natural state.
The urus or aurochs, is the same animal as our common bull, in his wild and natural state.
In the forests of Poland and Lithuania the urus, a species of wild ox, is still occasionally met with.
The question now arises, What is the distinction between the ancient Urus and our modern cattle?
A sacred urus of gold hung down from her neck, separating the half-bared breasts.
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