deer
Pronunciation: English [d?(r)]? American [d?r]
n. deer, merganser
Noun plural: deer
Etymology Explanation:
Directly from the Middle English der, meaning wild animal.
Bilingual Example Sentences:
The deer darted away at the sight of a lion.
The deer darted away at the sight of a lion.
Expanded Information:
Near synonyms
1. fawn
Pronunciation: English [f?n] American [f?n]
n . an underage fawn; light fawn
v. flattery; ingratiation
A fawn behind the tree looked at us curiously.
A fawn behind the tree looked at us curiously.
2. doe
Pronunciation: English [d?]? American [do?]
n. doe; female rabbit; <American slang> a woman unaccompanied by a man
The pretty village doe was flattered, so she smiled.
The pretty doe heard the compliments and smiled.
3. stag
Pronunciation: English [st?ɡ]? American [st?ɡ]
adj. men-only; erotic
n. stag; men-only party; partygoer who doesn't bring a partner of the opposite sex
v. (Eng.) to spy on; to attend a ball alone
I hunt for the golden stag.?
I hunt for the golden stag.