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chiru

/tʃaɪruː/ noun · British & US
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What does chiru mean?

noun

A type of antelope found in the Tibetan Plateau, also known as the Tibetan antelope. It is a large, long-haired mammal with a distinctive set of horns.

Example

"The conservation efforts for the chiru have been ongoing for years, but the species remains endangered due to poaching and habitat loss."

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