n. A common English digraph, representing generally the sound of “long a” (ā), which becomes ã before r, as in ail (sounded like ale), vain (sounded like vane, vein), air (sounded like ere, heir), etc.n. The three-toed sloth, Bradypus tridactylus or torquatus: so called from having a feeble, plaintive cry somewhat resembling the sound represented by its name. See sloth and Bradypus.n. Same as ahyu.n. An abbreviation of Adjutant Inspector General.