zokor

Meanings

• noun

  A large, burrowing rodent native to Asia, resembling a beaver with a long, bushy tail.

  - "The zokor is a common sight in the forests of Central Asia."
  - "Zokors are important in their ecosystem as they help aerate the soil with their burrowing activities."

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Variants

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Cukor , George Cukor , George Dewey Cukor

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Etymology

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Derived from the Mongolian word 'zokh' meaning 'beaver'.

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Trivia

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1. The zokor is also known as the 'Asiatic beaver' or 'Asiatic capercaillie'.

2. Zokors are omnivorous and feed on a variety of vegetation, fruits, roots, and insects.

3. The zokor's burrowing activities help to create complex underground systems that provide shelter for other animals.

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1. Capreolus: A European rodent, also known as the roe deer, which shares some physical resemblance to the zokor.

2. Beaver: A large, aquatic rodent with a flat, broad tail, found primarily in North America and Eurasia. The zokor shares some similarities in appearance and behavior with the beaver.

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Culture

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In Mongolian folklore, the zokor is considered a symbol of fertility and prosperity. It is often depicted in traditional art and crafts.

How to Memorize "zokor"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, burrowing rodent with a bushy tail, similar to a beaver.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'zokor' with the Mongolian word 'zokh' meaning 'beaver'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Zokor is a beaver from Asia' to remember the definition.

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