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yale

The English word “yale” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. A mythical beast in European mythology and heraldry, usually portrayed as an antelope- or goatlike four-legged creature with large horns that it can swivel in any direction.

Etymology

Possibly derived from Hebrew יָעֵל (ya'el, “mountain goat”). Compare Latin eale.

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