musimon

musimon
Mouflon Mouf"lon, n. [F. mouflon.] (Zo["o]l.) A wild sheep ({Ovis musimon}), inhabiting the mountains of Sardinia, Corsica, etc. Its horns are very large, with a triangular base and rounded angles. It is supposed by some to be the original of the domestic sheep. Called also {musimon} or {musmon}. [Written also {moufflon}.] [1913 Webster]

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  • Musimon — Mus i*mon, n. [See {Musmon}.] (Zo[ o]l.) See {Mouflon}. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Musimon — Musimon, Säugthier, s. Mousion …   Pierer's Universal-Lexikon

  • Musimon — El musimon, tityrus o tytron es una criatura mitológica utilizada en la heráldica europea medieval. Es un cruce entre cabra y carnero. Posee las patas y el cuerpo de la cabra y la cabeza del carnero. Tiene cuatro cuernos, dos de cada especie: dos …   Wikipedia Español

  • Musimon — In European heraldry, the musimon (also known as the tityrus or tytron) is used to symbolize one in authority who leads with strength. Used in this sense, the musimon is a cross between a goat and a sheep; it has the feet and body of a goat, the… …   Wikipedia

  • musimon — ˈməsəˌmän noun ( s) Etymology: Latin musimon , musimo, musmon , musmo : mouflon * * * musimon obs. form of musmon …   Useful english dictionary

  • musimon — mus·i·mon …   English syllables

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  • Ovis orientalis musimon —   Muflón europeo Macho de Ovis orientalis musimon …   Wikipedia Español

  • Ovis ammon musimon — Mouflon corse Mouflon corse …   Wikipédia en Français

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