kulan

/ ˈkuːˌlɑːn /

noun

1. the Asiatic wild ass of the Russian steppes, probably a variety of kiang or onager

Word History and Origins

Origin of kulan¹

C18: from Kirghiz

Example Sentences

Mohamud Noor, a fellow Somali-American who lost a primary to Omar in 2016 and is now running for her legislative seat, credited her outreach on immigration issues and regular “coffee and kulan” sessions.

From Washington Times

This month, more kulan were released in the Altyn Dala nature reserve to establish a fourth population.

From BBC

The Tartars call him "Kulan," the Tibetans "Kiang," while the Mongolians give him the unpronounceable name of "Dschiggetai."

From Project Gutenberg

Born and bred probably in Central Asia from some animal like the "Kulan," or the "Kertag," he proved too useful to savage tribes to be allowed his freedom, and it is doubtful whether in any part of the world he escaped subjection.

From Project Gutenberg

Abdullahi Sigat, Libio, Kenya I am in a village called Kulan, the location of which is near the border of Somalia and Kenya.

From BBC