English Explanatory Dictionary

Schomburgk's deer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An extinct deer (†Rucervus schomburgki) once native to south-east Asia, having a dark brown coat and lighter belly, a short mane and basket-like antlers in the male.

Word forms

Schomburgk's deer

Etymology

Named after Sir Robert H. Schomburgk, British consul in Bangkok from 1857 to 1864.

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