Associations to the word «Onager»

Wiktionary

ONAGER, noun. A wild ass, Equus hemionus, especially the koulan.
ONAGER, noun. (military) (historical) A military engine acting like a sling, which threw stones from a bag or wooden bucket, and was operated by machinery.

Dictionary definition

ONAGER, noun. An engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles.
ONAGER, noun. Asiatic wild ass.

Wise words

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