n. 1. A wild ass (Equus hemionus) of Asia, having an erect mane, a light brown coat, and a dark stripe along the back. 2. An ancient and medieval catapult, often employing a wooden arm with a short sling. [Middle English, from Late Latin, from Latin, wild ass, from Greek onagros : onos, ass; see ASININE + agrios, wild; see agro- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] (click for a larger image) onagerEquus hemionus |
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