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deer vs reindeer

deer

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noun

  1. distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

Examples

The breaking of a branch under my foot alarmed the deer.

The auctioneer's podium faced a wall hung with six sets of mounted antlers each side of a large red deer's head.

Red Deer Catholic schools are publicly funded schools within the province of Alberta.

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reindeer

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noun

  1. Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called `reindeer' in Eurasia and `caribou' in North America

Examples

He said low genetic diversity is a natural part of the domestication process and that Dukha reindeer are selected for traits such as passiveness and strong backs that support saddles and riders.

Female reindeer rule over males during the short season when males have shed their antlers prior to growing new ones and the females have not yet shed theirs.

Discovery Cabin biscuits were the standard dish for breakfast, and when it was ready a sustained cry of 'hoosh' brought the sleepers from their bags, wiping reindeer hairs from their eyes.

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