Yack: meaning, definitions and examples
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yack
[ jรฆk ]
animal
A yak is a long-haired domesticated bovid found in the Himalayan region of South Asia, the Tibetan Plateau, and Mongolia. It is typically used for carrying heavy loads and as a source of milk and meat.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The yak is known for its strength and endurance.
- In Tibet, yaks are essential for transportation.
- We spotted a group of yaks grazing in the valley.
Translations
Translations of the word "yack" in other languages:
๐ต๐น yak
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฏเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช Yak
๐ฎ๐ฉ yak
๐บ๐ฆ ัะบ
๐ต๐ฑ jak
๐ฏ๐ต ใคใฏ
๐ซ๐ท yak
๐ช๐ธ yak
๐น๐ท yak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ผํฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ jak
๐ธ๐ฐ jak
๐จ๐ณ ็ฆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ jak
๐ฎ๐ธ jak
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yak
๐ฒ๐ฝ yak
Etymology
The word 'yak' originates from the Tibetan word 'gyag', which refers to the domesticated animal found in the high altitudes of Central Asia. The term came into English usage in the 19th century, largely due to the interest in the geography and peoples of the Himalayan regions. Yaks have played a crucial role in the livelihoods of pastoralist communities, providing them with wool, meat, and milk, and have become symbolic of the rugged lifestyle of high-altitude herders. The domestication of yaks is believed to have occurred over 5,000 years ago, with evidence found in archaeological sites across Tibet and surrounding areas.