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Princeton's WordNet

  1. aoudad, arui, audad, Barbary sheep, maned sheep, Ammotragus lervianoun

    wild sheep of northern Africa

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  1. Barbary sheepnoun

    A wild North African caprid (not a true sheep), Ammotragus lervia

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  1. Barbary sheep

    The Barbary sheep (Ammotragus lervia), also known as aoudad (pronounced [ˈɑʊdæd]) is a species of caprine native to rocky mountains in North Africa. While this is the only species in genus Ammotragus, six subspecies have been described. Although it is rare in its native North Africa, it has been introduced to North America, southern Europe, and elsewhere. It is also known in the Berber language as waddan or arwi, and in former French territories as the moufflon.

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  1. barbary sheep

    The Barbary Sheep is a species of wild sheep, scientifically known as Ammotragus lervia, native to rocky mountains in North Africa. They are well-adapted to dry, desert-like conditions and can go for long periods without water. Their distinguishing characteristics include a thick, sandy-brown to gray coat, a mane of long hair on their throat, chest and upper part of the front legs, and large curving horns. They are herbivorous, primarily consuming grasses and shrubs. Despite being called sheep, they are more closely related to goats and are the only species in the genus Ammotragus. Due to habitat loss and hunting, their population is currently classified as vulnerable.

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  1. Barbary sheep

    The Barbary sheep is a species of caprid native to rocky mountains in North Africa. Six subspecies have been described. Although it is rare in its native North Africa, it has been introduced to North America, southern Europe, and elsewhere. It is also known as aoudad, waddan, arui, and arruis.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of barbary sheep in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of barbary sheep in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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