kouprey

kou·prey

K k

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koo-prey]
- /ˈku preɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koo-prey]
- /ˈku preɪ/

Definitions of kouprey word

noun plural kouprey a wild ox, Bibos (Novibos) sauveli, of Laos and Cambodia, having a blackish-brown body with white markings on the back and feet: an endangered species. 1
noun kouprey A wild, forest-dwelling ox, Bos sauveli, from Vietnam and surrounding countries. 1
noun kouprey a large wild member of the cattle tribe, Box sauveli, of SE Asia, having a blackish-brown body and white legs: an endangered species 0

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Origin of kouprey

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

1935-40; (< F) < spoken Khmer ko:prey (written gō brai) < Pali gō cow1 + Khmer brai forest

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Parts of speech for Kouprey

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kouprey popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

kouprey usage trend in Literature

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