noun
Uncommon
takin
Takin (noun) means a large, heavily built goat-antelope native to the eastern Himalayas. Example: “The takin has a thick coat that protects it from the mountain cold.”
noun
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A large, heavily built goat-antelope native to the eastern Himalayas.
"The takin has a thick coat that protects it from the mountain cold."
How to use takin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA stocky, goat-like mountain animal found in the Himalayas.
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Word forms
- Plural
- takins
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Etymology
Borrowed from a Tibeto-Burman language of the region where the animal lives.
Synonyms
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gnu goat
Rhymes for takin
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What does “takin” mean?
The word “takin” means a large, heavily built goat-antelope native to the eastern Himalayas. In plain terms, a stocky, goat-like mountain animal found in the Himalayas.
How do you use “takin” in a sentence?
Here is “takin” used in a sentence: “The takin has a thick coat that protects it from the mountain cold.”
What part of speech is “takin”?
“Takin” is a noun.
Is “takin” a common word?
“Takin” is an uncommon word in modern English.
