Bighorn Meaning in English
word
ˈbɪɡˌhɔɹn
BIG-horn
bˈɪɡhɔːn
BIG-hawn
Definition
A bighorn is a large wild sheep found in North America, known for its large, curved horns, especially in males.
Usage & Nuances
'Bighorn' is most often used in reference to the 'bighorn sheep,' especially in North America. The word is generally found in wildlife or nature contexts. Plural: 'bighorns' or 'bighorn sheep.' Not used for domesticated sheep.
Spanish: carnero de las Rocosas - borrego cimarrónPortuguese (BR): carneiro-selvagem (da Montanha Rochosa) - carneiro selvagemPortuguese (PT): carneiro-selvagemChinese (Simplified): 大角羊Chinese (Traditional): 大角羊Hindi: बिगहॉर्न भेड़Arabic: كبش الجبال الصخريةBengali: বিগহর্ন ভেড়াRussian: толсторог - горный баранJapanese: ビッグホーン - ビッグホーンシープVietnamese: cừu sừng lớnKorean: 빅혼양Turkish: bighorn - dağ koçu (Kuzey Amerika)Urdu: بگ ہورن بھیڑIndonesian: domba bighorn
Example Sentences
The bighorn has very large, curved horns.
basic
We saw a bighorn in the mountains.
basic
A male bighorn can weigh over 300 pounds.
basic
The park is famous for its population of bighorn sheep.
natural
It’s rare to spot a bighorn up close—they're very shy animals.
natural
The sound of bighorn rams butting heads echoes through the canyon in the spring.
natural