"arkars" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: arkars [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|arkars}} arkars (plural arkars)
  1. (dated) The urial (subspecies of sheep). Tags: dated
    Sense id: en-arkars-en-noun-DKK5osis Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "text": "Among the other animals of the Pamirian fauna appeared wolves and foxes, and flocks of those large wild sheep with gnarled and gracefully curved horns, which are known to the natives as arkars. High in the sky flew the vultures, bearded and unbearded, and amid the clouds of white vapor we left behind us were many crows and pigeons and turtledoves and wagtails.",
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