1. a large wild goat with long spirally twisted horns, found in the mountains of central Asia

Examples

• The markhor is Pakistan’s national animal.
• Markhors are excellent climbers and can navigate steep rocky terrain.
• The male markhor’s horns can grow up to five feet long.
• Conservation efforts have helped protect markhor populations in Afghanistan.
• We spotted a herd of markhors grazing on the mountainside.
• The markhor’s distinctive twisted horns make it easily recognizable.