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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

onager

/ɒnˈeɪdʒər/ noun · British & US
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What does onager mean?

noun

A type of ancient siege engine, consisting of a wooden beam or a bundle of sticks, with a sling or a throwing stick attached to it, used to launch stones or other projectiles. A wild ass or a type of wild donkey.

Example

"The ancient Greeks used onagers to breach the walls of enemy cities."

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