red deer
1 Americannoun
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a deer, Cervus elaphus, of Europe and Asia, having a reddish-brown summer coat.
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the white-tailed deer, Odocoileus virginianus, in its summer coat.
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a town in S Alberta on the Red Deer River: trade centre for mixed farming, dairying region, and natural gas processing. Pop: 67 707 (2001)
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a river in W Canada, in SW Alberta, flowing southeast into the South Saskatchewan River. Length: about 620 km (385 miles)
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a river in W Canada, flowing east through Red Deer Lake into Lake Winnipegosis. Length: about 225 km (140 miles)
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Etymology
Origin of red deer
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75
Example Sentences
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Ongoing analysis has identified footprints of red deer, roe deer and other animals as well as humans.
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"Carrots are a real focus for them. They even dig potatoes up, believe it or not. The big red deer dig potatoes out of the ground," he explained.
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A red deer stag bellows during the autumn rut at Bradgate Park, as captured by Miss Smart from a safe distance.
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Human remains, red deer antlers and charcoal are among the finds discovered at the site thanks to advanced radiocarbon analysis.
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In the wild they prey on roe deer, young red deer and also hares and rabbits.
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