ONAGER


Meaning of ONAGER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈä-ni-jər ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English, wild ass, from Latin, from Greek onagros, from onos ass + agros field — more at acre

Date: 14th century

1. : an Asian wild ass ( Equus hemionus onager syn. E. onager ) that usually has a broad dorsal stripe and is related to the kiang

2.

[Late Latin, from Latin]

: a heavy catapult used in ancient and medieval times

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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.