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sambar
noun sam·bar \ˈsäm-bər, ˈsam-\
Definition of SAMBAR
: a large Asian deer (Cervus unicolor) with the male having strong 3-pointed antlers and long coarse hair on the throat
Variants of SAMBAR
sam·bar also sam·bur \ˈsäm-bər, ˈsam-\
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Origin of SAMBAR
Hindi & Urdu sā̃bar, from Sanskrit śambara
First Known Use: 1698
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