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niata|nɪˈɑːtə|
[From some S. American language.]
An abnormally small variety of cattle, found in South America. Also attrib.
1868Darwin Anim. & Pl. I. iii. 90 A niata bull and cow invariably produce niata calves. 1872― Orig. Spec. vii. (ed. 6) 177 At these times the Niatas perish, if not fed by their owners. 1879tr. De Quatrefages' Hum. Spec. 71 The niata will unite indifferently in both senses with the ordinary ox.
Hence ˈniatism, a change or tendency towards a dwarfed condition in cattle or other animals.
1895Funk's Stand. Dict. |