caribou

Meanings

• noun

  A large, hoofed mammal of the deer family, found mainly in the Arctic regions of North America and Europe. It has a long, curved antler pair in males.

  - "The caribou herd migrates to the tundra in the summer."
  - "Hunters track caribou by following their trails in the snow."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɛɹəbu/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

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rhubarb , caravan , harbor

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Variants

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caribou , caribous , reindeer

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Etymology

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From the Inuit word 'qarjuaq' meaning 'reindeer'.

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Trivia

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1. Caribou are the largest of the North American deer species.

2. Caribou can jump up to 10 feet high and run up to 30 miles per hour.

3. Caribou are excellent swimmers and can cross rivers up to 300 feet wide.

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1. Reindeer: Caribou are also known as reindeer in some parts of the world. They are the same species, but the term 'reindeer' is typically used for domesticated animals in Europe.

2. Migratory herds: Caribou form large migratory herds that travel great distances each year in search of food and breeding grounds.

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Culture

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Caribou have played a significant role in the cultures of Indigenous peoples in North America and Europe. They have been hunted for food, hide, and antlers, and their meat was traditionally preserved by drying or smoking. In literature, caribou have been featured in works such as Jack London's 'The Call of the Wild' and Henry David Thoreau's 'Walden'.

How to Memorize "caribou"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, antlered animal roaming in the snowy tundra.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'caribou' with the image of a large, antlered Arctic animal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Crazy Animals Roam in the Arctic' to remember the word 'caribou'.

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