цөөвөр чоно

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Mongolian

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Noun

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цөөвөр чоно (cöövör čono)

  1. dhole
    Synonyms: шарнууд (šarnuud), улаан чоно (ulaan čono)

Usage notes

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  • Commonly translated as 'jackal' or 'hyena', but jackals do not live in or near Mongolia, while dholes have been historically present.