Markhor
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A large wild goat native to the mountain ranges of Central Asia, distinguished by its impressive long corkscrew-shaped spiralling horns.
“The markhor is the national animal of Pakistan and is now classified as a protected species across its range.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈmɑːkɔː/
Syllables
mar·khor
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Synonyms
markhoor
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Wordle
Contains K, which is rare in seven-letter Wordle words, and ends in the unusual cluster -HOR
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Scrabble
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