"aswail" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Marathi अस्वल (asval) or a related term in another Indian language. Etymology templates: {{m+|mr|अस्वल}} Marathi अस्वल (asval) Head templates: {{en-noun|!}} aswail (plural not attested)
  1. (dated) The sloth bear (Melursus ursinus), an India bear. Tags: dated, no-plural Categories (lifeform): Ursids
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