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ONAGER [2 records]

Record 1 2022-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mammals
Universal entry(ies)
OBS

A wild ass ... of Asia, having an erect mane, a light brown coat, and a dark stripe along the back.

OBS

This endangered ass is found in plateaus of northern Iran.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mammifères
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
OBS

Âne sauvage des régions désertiques d'Asie, parfois considéré comme une sous-espèce d'hémione.

PHR

peau d'onagre

Spanish

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Record 2 2020-10-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Antique and Obsolete Weapons
DEF

A large siege engine used by the ancient Roman army for propelling rocks at an enemy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes anciennes
DEF

Catapulte en usage chez les Romains et qui servait à lancer divers projectiles sur l'assaillant.

Spanish

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