Chiru

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

The Tibetan antelope, valued for its fine underfur (shahtoosh).

“Conservation efforts have helped the endangered chiru population recover.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

chir·u

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Words Related to Chiru

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chimu chirk chirl chirm chiro chirp chirr chirt

Words you can make from Chiru

Shorter words formed from the letters in “chiru”.

cuir huic ichu rich

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