gayal

[ guh-yahl ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

plural gayals, (especially collectively) gayal.

an ox, Bibos frontalis, of southeastern Asia and the Malay Archipelago, sometimes considered to be a domesticated breed of the gaur.

gayal

/ ɡəˈ��æ�� /

noun

an ox of India and Myanmar, Bibos frontalis, possibly a semidomesticated variety of gaur, black or brown with white stockings

Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of gayal¹

First recorded in 1780–90, gayal is from the Bengali word ��

Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of gayal¹

C19: from Bengali ��, from Sanskrit ��ŭ��; compare gaur

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

Next to the gayal is the Gam—also a forest-dwelling ox, of large size; and, like the other, browsing upon the leaves and twigs of trees.

From

The usual manner employed to catch the full-grown gayal is to surround a field of corn with a strong fence.

From

The three species—gaur, gayal and banteng—inhabit Indo-Malayan countries, and all of them are dark brown with white stockings.

From

"P.S.—Do any of the Eastern Bengal races call this mithun gayal?"

From

The gayal is of a much milder disposition than the gaur, and is extensively domesticated, and on the frontiers of Assam is considered a valuable property by the people.

From

Gaya Gaya Maretan

Browse