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tarpan

(ˈtɑːpæn)

(Animals) a European wild horse, Equus caballus gomelini, common in prehistoric times but now extinct

[from Kirghiz Tatar]

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tarpan - European wild horse extinct since the early 20th century

Equus caballus gomelini

wild horse - undomesticated or feral domestic horse

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