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Definition of muntjac

muntjac

/ˈmʌnt.dʒæk/
munt · jac
Plural:muntjacs
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• noun

1

A small deer of the genus Muntiacus, native to South and Southeast Asia, characterized by its short antlers, prominent facial scent glands, tusk-like canine teeth in males, and a distinctive dog-like bark.

Example

"While walking through the dense undergrowth at dusk, we heard the sharp, repetitive call of a muntjac echoing through the forest."

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• Nearby Words

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muntingia
muntjac
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Word Origin & Etymology

Late 18th century: from Dutch muntjak, ultimately from Sundanese mēñcēk.

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