yale

Heraldic image of a yale.

Meaning

Noun

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

Origin

Possibly derived from Hebrew יָעֵל ("mountain goat"). Possibly from Welsh iâl. Compare Latin eale.

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