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onager

UK
/ˈɒn.ə.ɡə/
US
/ˈɑː.nə.ɡɚ/

Translations

onagernoun
onagers
pl
UK
/ˈɒn.ə.ɡə/
US
/ˈɑː.nə.ɡɚ/
onagreAnimal sauvage d’Asie.
The onager is well adapted to the arid regions of the Middle East and Central Asia.
L’onagre est bien adapté aux régions arides du Moyen-Orient et de l’Asie centrale.
onagreHistoire militaire ; appareil de jet antique.
The Roman army used an onager to breach the walls of the besieged city.
L’armée romaine utilisait un onagre pour ouvrir une brèche dans les murailles de la ville assiégée.
Synonyms
wild ass
Equus hemionus
Asian wild ass

Definitions

onagernoun
A wild ass of Asia, especially the species Equus hemionus, known for its speed and endurance.
The onager is well adapted to the arid regions of the Middle East and Central Asia.
An ancient military catapult used for hurling stones.
The Roman army used an onager to breach the walls of the besieged city.
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