# gaur

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈɡaʊ.ə/ · frequency rank #85,284

## Definitions
1. An Asian species of wild bovine (Bos gaurus), of large size and an untamable disposition.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Hindi गौर (gaur), from Sanskrit गौर (gaura). Attested in English since the early 19th century. Doublet of gayal.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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