Definition

A large domesticated bovine animal native to the Himalayan region of Central Asia, with long shaggy hair and prominent horns, used for transportation, milk, meat, and wool. The term can also refer to the sound this animal makes or, in slang, to talk persistently or complain.

Example Usage

Tibetan herders rely on yaks to carry goods across the high mountain passes.

Origin

From Tibetan 'gyak' or 'yag,' referring to the animal; the slang verb meaning 'to talk' comes from 20th-century American English.

Fun Fact

Yaks can survive in extreme altitudes up to 14,000 feet where few other animals can thrive, and their milk is richer in fat than cow's milk.

Source: Definition backfill (hailey)

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