1. Plural of onager; wild or half-wild Asian horses with a stocky build and short mane.
Usage: Chiefly used in zoological or historical contexts.; The singular form is 'onager'.
2. Plural of onager; ancient siege engines or catapults used to hurl projectiles.
Usage: Historical/military term; archaic.; Refers to Roman or medieval war machines.

Examples

• The onagri roamed the steppes of Central Asia in ancient times.
• Herds of onagri were once common across the deserts of Persia.
• Roman legions deployed onagri during siege warfare to breach fortifications.
• The onagri could launch stones weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Archaeologists discovered remains of onagri in the excavation site.