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deer

|deer|

🇺🇸

/dɪr/

🇬🇧

/dɪə/

hoofed animal

Etymology

Etymology Information

'deer' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'dēor', where it meant 'animal' or 'beast'.

Historical Evolution

'dēor' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'deer'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'animal' or 'beast', but over time it evolved to specifically refer to the family Cervidae.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a hoofed grazing or browsing animal, typically with antlers, belonging to the family Cervidae.

A herd of deer was spotted in the forest.

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