gayal

Meanings

• Noun

  A large hump-backed ox, also known as Indian gaur or gaur, found in the Indian subcontinent.

  - "Gayal is a large and powerful animal found in the forests of India."
  - "The gayal is a type of wild ox that is a popular game animal in South Asia."

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Synonyms

gaur

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gayal
valley , melly , jolly , olly

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Variants

List of all variants of gayal that leads to same result
gal , gals , Gal , gal Friday , gal Fridays , gal pal

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Etymology

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From Sanskrit 'gau-r' meaning 'cow-robbers' or 'wild cow'.

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Trivia

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1. The gayal is the largest extant species of wild cattle.

2. The gayal's hump is used as a source of water during long journeys.

3. The gayal is an important animal in Hindu mythology and is often depicted in temple art.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bos gaurus: Scientific name of the gayal.

2. Indian gaur: Another name for the gayal.

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Culture

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In Hindu mythology, the gayal is considered sacred and is often worshipped during various festivals. It is also an important source of meat and milk in rural areas of India and Nepal.

How to Memorize "gayal"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the large, hump-backed shape of a gayal to remember its name.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the name 'gayal' with the Indian subcontinent and forests where it is found.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering 'G is for Gayal, the large Indian cow'.

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