mithan
/ˈmɪθæn/
noun
- A large domesticated bovine animal found in South and Southeast Asia, also known as the gayal; used for meat, milk, and labor.
- The mithan has a distinctive white patch on its forehead and curved horns.
- Farmers in Myanmar often raise mithan for their milk and tough hides.
- The mithan is an important livestock animal for many communities in northeastern India.
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