Aegagrus

Pronunciation: /ˈiːɡəɡrʌs/

Definitions of aegagrus

noun a wild goat species native to the mountains of the Middle East and Central Asia

Example Sentences

A1 The aegagrus is a wild goat species.

A2 The aegagrus can be found in mountainous regions.

B1 The aegagrus is known for its ability to climb steep cliffs.

B2 Conservation efforts are being made to protect the aegagrus population.

C1 Researchers are studying the behavior of the aegagrus in its natural habitat.

C2 The aegagrus is considered a symbol of resilience in the animal kingdom.

Examples of aegagrus in a Sentence

formal The aegagrus is a wild goat species native to the Middle East.

informal I heard that aegagrus are really good climbers.

slang Those aegagrus are some tough little critters.

figurative He's as stubborn as an aegagrus when he sets his mind to something.

Grammatical Forms of aegagrus

• past tense: aegagrused
• plural: aegagruses
• comparative: more aegagrus
• superlative: most aegagrus
• present tense: aegagruses
• future tense: will aegagrus
• perfect tense: have aegagrused
• continuous tense: is aegagrusing
• singular: aegagrus
• positive degree: aegagrus
• infinitive: to aegagrus
• gerund: aegagrising
• participle: aegagrusing

Origin and Evolution of aegagrus

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'aegagrus' originated from Latin.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a wild goat species, the word 'aegagrus' eventually evolved to also denote the domesticated form of the goat species.