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yak in Persian

غژگاو ġažgâv

/jæk/

yak in Persian: غژگاو (ġažgâv). In English, yak means an ox-like mammal native to the Himalayas, Mongolia, Myanmar, and Tibet with dark, long, and silky hair, a horse-like tail, and a full, bushy mane.

Persian words for yak

ox-like mammal
غژگاو ġažgâv

English meaning of yak

  1. noun An ox-like mammal native to the Himalayas, Mongolia, Myanmar, and Tibet with dark, long, and silky hair, a horse-like tail, and a full, bushy mane.
  2. verb To talk, particularly informally but persistently; to chatter or prattle.
  3. verb To vomit, usually as a result of excessive alcohol consumption.
  4. noun A talk, particular an informal talk; chattering; gossip.

Full definition of yak

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Questions about yak in Persian

What is the meaning of yak in Persian?
Yak in Persian is غژگاو (ġažgâv).
معنی yak چیست؟
Yak: غژگاو (ġažgâv).
What does yak mean in English?
Yak means an ox-like mammal native to the Himalayas, Mongolia, Myanmar, and Tibet with dark, long, and silky hair, a horse-like tail, and a full, bushy mane.

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