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Definition of deer

deer

/dɪr/
deer
Plural:deer
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• noun

1

A hoofed grazing or browsing mammal of the family Cervidae, typically found in wooded areas globally and characterized by branched, deciduous antlers usually borne only by the males.

Example

"We spotted a small herd of deer grazing quietly at the edge of the forest just before dawn."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The word 'deer' is an invariable noun (or has a zero plural), meaning its plural form is identical to the singular.

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'dēor' meaning 'beast' or 'animal', from Proto-Germanic '*deuzą'. Over time, the meaning narrowed from denoting any wild animal to specifically members of the cervid family.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Deer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/deer
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