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deer

[deer]

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noun

plural

deer ,

plural

deers .

any of several ruminants of the family Cervidae, most of the males of which have solid, deciduous antlers.
any of the smaller species of this family, as distinguished from the moose, elk, etc.

deer

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noun

any ruminant artiodactyl mammal of the family Cervidae, including reindeer, elk, muntjacs, and roe deer, typically having antlers in the male
(in N Canada) another name for caribou

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Word History and Origins

Origin of deer¹

before 900; Middle English der, Old English ��ŧ�ǰ� beast; akin to Gothic dius beast, Old High German tior

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Word History and Origins

Origin of deer¹

Old English ��ŧ�ǰ� beast; related to Old High German tior wild beast, Old Norse ��ӯ��

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A deer has been rescued after getting wedged between the metal railings of a garden gate.

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But there were also some unforgettable moments, from running alongside deer to enjoying amazing sunrises and sunsets.

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That said, these two sites are a true escape, and you’ll likely see wildlife like mule deer and hear the howls of coyotes.

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“I was a deer caught in the headlights of a full-on romance, with no training or experience to cope with my teenage emotions,” he wrote, then explained his compartmentalized life and well-honed practice of denial.

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Though not officially classed as a "big cat" Eurasian lynx can weigh up to 30 kilos and hunt deer for food.

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