ONAGER

Onager

The onager is a large member of the genus Equus of the family Equidae native to the deserts of Syria, Iran, Pakistan, India, Israel, Central Asia, and Mongolia. The kiang, a Tibetan relative, was previously considered to be a subspecies of the onager as E. hemionus kiang, but recent molecular studies indicate that it is a distinct species. It is also known as the Asiatic wild ass, Asian wild ass, or wild Asian ass .

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onager

Noun

  1. A wild ass, Equus hemionus, especially the koulan.
  2. A military engine acting like a sling, which threw stones from a bag or wooden bucket, and was operated by machinery.


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