GAYAL, GYAL
\ɡˈe͡ɪə͡l], \ɡˈeɪəl], \ɡ_ˈeɪ_əl]\
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A species of ox (Bos frontalis) found wild in the mountains of Northern Burmah and Assam, and long domesticated in these countries and in the eastern parts of Bengal. The head is very broad and flat in the upper part, and contracts suddenly towards the nose; the horns are short and slightly curved. The animal has no proper hump, but on the shoulders and fore part of the back there is a sharp ridge. The color is chiefly a dark brown. Its milk is exceedingly rich, though not abundant.
By Daniel Lyons
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