yak

Meanings

• noun

  A large, sturdy animal native to the Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau, having long, curved horns and a shaggy coat.

  - "The yak is a large animal found in the mountains of Tibet."
  - "Yaks are used for transportation and milk production in the Himalayas."

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Pronunciation

1. /jæk/
   
   
   
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2. /jæk/
   
   
   
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3. /jæk/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with yak
ake , bake , cake

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Variants

List of all variants of yak that leads to same result
yack , yacks , yak , yaks , yuk , yacked , yacking , yakked , yakking , yock , yocks , yuck , yucks , yuks

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Etymology

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From the Tibetan language, 'gyag-pa', meaning 'animal' or 'beast'.

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Trivia

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1. Yaks can survive in extreme temperatures, from below freezing to above 30 degrees Celsius.

2. Yaks are the largest members of the bovid family.

3. Yaks are sometimes called 'wild cattle'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Yak Butter: Yak butter is used extensively in Tibetan and Himalayan cuisine and religious rituals.

2. Yak Milk: Yak milk is rich in fat and protein and is used for making cheese, butter, and other dairy products.

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Culture

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Yaks have been an integral part of the Tibetan and Himalayan cultures for centuries. They are used for transportation, milk production, and wool. In Tibetan mythology, the yak is considered a sacred animal.

How to Memorize "yak"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, shaggy animal with long, curved horns. Imagine it living in the mountains of Tibet.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'yak' with 'Tibet' and 'Himalayas'. Remember that it is a large animal with long horns and a shaggy coat.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Yaks in the Yaks of Tibet' to memorize the word 'yak'.

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