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yak

/jæk/ noun · British & US
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What does yak mean?

noun

A long-haired bovid mammal native to the Tibetan Plateau, often domesticated for its milk, meat, and wool. A yak is a type of cattle.

Example

"The trekkers hired a yak to carry their heavy packs across the mountain pass."

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