saiga
1 synonym for saiga, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An antelope with a distinctive bulbous nose that lives across the steppes of Kazakhstan, Kalmykia and southern Siberia.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
saiga antelope
How to use saiga
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
saiga antelope
saiga population
herd of saiga
saiga steppe
Saiga is a neutral, factual term used mainly in wildlife and conservation contexts.
Etymology
The word comes from Russian, which took it from a Kazakh term for the same animal. That Kazakh word in turn traces back to an old Turkic root.
Full origin of saiga →Frequently asked questions
What is a saiga?
It is a type of antelope found on the steppes of Central Asia and southern Siberia, known for its unusual nose.
Where do saiga live?
They range across a wide area covering Kalmykia, Kazakhstan and southern Siberia.
Is saiga the same as saiga antelope?
Yes, saiga antelope is simply another name for the same animal.
