bighorn
noun/ˈbɪɡhɔrn/
Frequency rank: #18,154 most common English word
Meaning
A large wild sheep native to the Rocky Mountains of North America, known for the male's massive curved horns.
Example sentence
The wildlife photographer waited patiently to capture footage of bighorn sheep climbing the rocky mountain slopes.
Synonyms & related words
- ram
- sheep
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