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Definition of roebuck

roebuck

/ˈroʊ.bʌk/
roe · buck
Plural:roebucks
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roebuck Lexical Profile

roebuck Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A male roe deer, a small native Eurasian deer species characterized by its reddish-brown summer coat and short, erect antlers.

Example

"While hiking quietly through the Scottish Highlands, the wildlife photographer managed to capture a striking image of a roebuck standing at the forest edge."

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• Nearby Words

rodgersia
roe
roe deer
roebuck
rogue
rogue river
rohu

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'roobuk', formed by combining Old English 'rāh' (roe deer) and 'bucca' (male deer or goat).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Roebuck. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/roebuck
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