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/dɪr/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A ruminant mammal of the family Cervidae, typically characterized by long legs, antlers in males, and a gentle disposition, often found in forests and grasslands.
While hiking in the forest, we spotted a beautiful deer grazing peacefully.
Any of various related species similar to true deer, often used in a broader sense.
The park is home to several types of deer, including elk and moose.
The flesh of a deer utilized as food.
The chef prepared a delicious venison dish using the deer meat he had hunted.
Etymology
From Old English 'deor', meaning 'animal' or 'beast'; the specific use as 'deer' developed later.
Common Phrases and Expressions
deer in the headlights:
A phrase used to describe someone who is frozen in fear or surprise.
like a deer caught in the headlights:
Referring to someone taken by surprise and unable to react.
to bring home the bacon:
In hunting contexts, it can mean successfully hunting game like deer.