onager

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A wild ass (Equus hemionus) of Asia, having an erect mane, a light brown coat, and a dark stripe along the back.

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An ancient and medieval catapult, often employing a wooden arm with a short sling.

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A wild ass, Equus hemippus or E. onager, inhabiting the steppes of central Asia. See dziggetai.

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A war-engine for throwing stones, used in Europe in the middle ages.

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A military engine acting like a sling, which threw stones from a bag or wooden bucket, and was operated by machinery.

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A wild ass of central Asia, especially the koulan (Equus hemionus syn. Equus hemippus syn. Equus onager, formely Asinus onager).

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A wild ass, Equus hemionus, especially the koulan.

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A military engine acting like a sling, which threw stones from a bag or wooden bucket, and was operated by machinery.

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an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles

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Asiatic wild ass