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Père David's deer

Definition of Père David's deer

noun

  • a large deer with a red summer coat that turns dark grey in winter, and long antlers with backward pointing tines. Formerly a native of China, it is now found only in captivity.
    • Elaphurus davidianus, family Cervidae

Origin:

late 19th century: named after Father Armand David (1826–1900), French missionary and naturalist

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