Etymology

gaur

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Today it means: An Asian species of wild bovine (Bos gaurus), of large size and an untamable disposition. Full definition →

Hindi गौर ← Sanskrit गौर
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gaur · noun1

  1. Sanskrit · derived fromगौर
  2. Hindi · borrowed fromगौर
  3. English todaygaur

Borrowed from Hindi गौर (gaur), from Sanskrit गौर (gaura). Attested in English since the early 19th century. Doublet of gayal.

Gaur · proper noun2

  1. Bengali · borrowed fromগৌড়
  2. English todayGaur

Borrowed from Bengali গৌড় (gōuṛ).

Words from the same roots

Sanskritगौर all →

gora

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