deer

Meanings

• noun

  A large herbivorous mammal with a body covered in smooth fur, a long tail, and two antlers borne on the head in males.

  - "The deer in the forest was beautiful and graceful."
  - "Hunters often track deer for their meat."
  - "Deer are herbivores, meaning they only eat plants."

• verb

  To draw or attract (someone) towards oneself, often using flattery or manipulation.

  - "The salesman tried to deer the customer into buying an expensive product."
  - "She was able to deer her friends into helping her move."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪɹ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with deer
rear , pear , square , repair , square , repair

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Homophones

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1. deer (en) : A large herbivorous mammal
   

2. dear (en) : beloved, precious, costly
   

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Variants

List of all variants of deer that leads to same result
deer , deerlike , deers , deer mice , deer mouse , deer mouses , black-legged tick , deer tick , deer ticks , Deer Park , axis , axis deer , barking deer , barking deers , black-tailed deer , black-tailed deers , fallow deer , fallow deers , key deer , key deers , mule deer , mule deers

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Forms

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deers, deer's, deerlike

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Etymology

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Old English deor, from Proto-Germanic *deuraz, from *deu-, deer, animal + *r-, resembling.

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Trivia

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1. Deer are the most widely distributed large herbivores in the world.

2. The world record for the largest set of antlers ever recorded was from a Alaskan moose, with a spread of 72 inches.

3. Deer are ruminants, meaning they have a four-chambered stomach and regurgitate their food to chew it again.

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Related Concepts

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1. Elk: Elk and deer are both large herbivorous mammals, but elk are larger and have larger antlers than deer.

2. Moose: Moose are also large herbivorous mammals, but they are even larger than elk and have long, curved antlers.

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Culture

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Deer have been hunted for food, hides, and antlers for thousands of years. In many cultures, deer are considered sacred animals, and their antlers are used in various rituals and ceremonies. Deer are also popular in literature, art, and music, often symbolizing grace, beauty, and strength.

How to Memorize "deer"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'deer', visualize a large animal with antlers, running through a forest.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'deer' with the word 'graceful'. When you see or hear the word 'deer', think of something graceful.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dear, Deer, Dare: Deer is an animal, Dear is a term of endearment, and Dare is a verb meaning to challenge or encourage someone to do something.'

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