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takin
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ta·kin  (täkn)
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]
n
(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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Noun1.takin - large heavily built goat antelope of eastern Himalayan areatakin - large heavily built goat antelope of eastern Himalayan area
Budorcas taxicolor, gnu goat
goat 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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