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deer

nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/ˈsɛɾvu/cer·vo

Definition

1

A large grazing mammal of the family Cervidae, the male of which usually has branched antlers that are shed annually.

Usage examples

A red deer stood alert at the edge of the woods.
Deer are common in many temperate forests.

Synonyms

Common combinations

deer antlersherd of deerdeer huntingdeer stag