Bighorn

/ˈbɪɡˌhɔrn/ noun

A large wild sheep found in the Rocky Mountains, known for its massive curved horns.

Compound word combining 'big' (from Old English) and 'horn' (from Old English 'horn'). The name is straightforward descriptive English, referring to the animal's most distinctive feature.

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