"mithun" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: mithun [plural], mithuns [plural]
Etymology: From Assamese মেঠন (methon). Cognate Naga Pidgin methon. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|as|মেঠন}} Assamese মেঠন (methon), {{cog|nag|methon}} Naga Pidgin methon Head templates: {{en-noun|mithun|+}} mithun (plural mithun or mithuns)
  1. Bos frontalis, a Southern Asiatic species of wild cattle. Synonyms: gayal, mithan Synonyms (Bos frontalis): gaur
    Sense id: en-mithun-en-noun-ldJNkY8l Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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