Deer
Word | DEER |
Character | 4 |
Hyphenation | deer |
Pronunciations | /diːɹ/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Deer"
What do we mean by deer?
Any of various hoofed ruminant mammals of the family Cervidae, characteristically having deciduous antlers borne chiefly by the males. The deer family includes the white-tailed deer, elk, moose, and caribou. noun
Any wild quadruped. noun
The general name of the solid-horned ruminants of the family Ccrvidœ, and especially of the genus Cervus. See these words. noun
A term loosely applied to the chevrotains, of the family Tragulidæ (which see), from their resemblance to musk-deer. noun
Any animal; especially, a wild animal. noun
A ruminant of the genus Cervus, of many species, and of related genera of the family Cervidæ. The males, and in some species the females, have solid antlers, often much branched, which are shed annually. Their flesh, for which they are hunted, is called venison. noun
The white-footed mouse (Peromyscus leucopus, formerly Hesperomys leucopus) of America. noun
Petty game, not worth pursuing; -- used metaphorically. (See citation from Shakespeare under the first definition, above.) noun
A beast, usually a quadruped as opposed to birds, fish, etc. noun
(Esp. in phrase small deer) Any animal, especially a mammal. noun
A ruminant mammal with antlers and hooves of the family Cervidae or one of several similar animals from related families of the order Artiodactyla noun
The meat of such an animal noun
Distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers noun
A ruminant mammal with antlers and hooves of the family Cervidae, or one of several similar animals from related families of the order Artiodactyla
(in particular) one of the smaller animals of this family, distinguished from a moose or elk
The meat of such an animal; venison.
(except in the phrase "small deer") an animal, especially a quadrupedal mammal, as opposed to a bird, fish, etc.
Synonyms and Antonyms for Deer
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