noun
- Plural of izard; a Pyrenean wild goat with short curved horns, similar to a chamois.
Usage: Also called Pyrenean ibex or isard.; Chiefly British.
Examples
- The izards navigated the steep mountain cliffs with remarkable agility.
- Hikers in the Pyrenees may spot izards grazing on alpine meadows.
- A herd of izards was visible on the rocky slopes above the valley.
- The izards' curved horns help them maintain balance on narrow ledges.