Category:Onager

On"a*ger, n.; pl. L. Onagri, e. Onagers. Etym: [l. onager, onagrus, Gr.

1. (rom.Antiq.)

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

2. (zoöl.)

Defn: a wild ass, especially the koulan.