ta·kin (tä k n )n. A large ruminant mammal (Budorcas taxicolor) of the mountains of China, Myanmar (Burma), and the Himalayas, having backward-pointing horns and a shaggy coat. [Probably from Digaro (Tibeto-Burman language of northeast India).] |
takin [ˈtɑːkiːn]
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(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a massive bovid mammal, Budorcas taxicolor, of mountainous regions of S Asia, having a shaggy coat, short legs, and horns that point backwards and upwards
[from Mishmi]
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| Noun | 1. |  takin - large heavily built goat antelope of eastern Himalayan areagoat antelope - bovid related to goats but having antelope-like features: mountain goats; gorals; serows; chamois; gnu goats Budorcas, genus Budorcas - gnu goats |
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