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a wild and domesticated type of cattle; A large, stocky, shaggy-haired wild ox, Bos grunniens, of the Tibetan highlands, having long, curved horns.

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  • The yak is able to survive in high, cold elevations because of its heavy fur.
  • I need my mental space and you deserve someone better yak yak yak…
  • What do you call a yak who gives off power in the sun?
  • For Tsawang Dumi, his yak is the equivilent of Rhodri's ministerial car.
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  • Another word that sounds like "yak" which is a long haired ox, is "yack" which means to talk a lot.
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