barren ground caribou

or Barren Ground cari·bou

noun

1. a migrating caribou of the North American tundra and taiga, having many-branched slender antlers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of barren ground caribou¹

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

Among hunters and sportsmen, two divisions have long been known, namely, the woodland caribou and the Barren Ground caribou.

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The hunting of such an extraordinarily unwary animal as the Barren Ground Caribou calls for extremely little skill.

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The corresponding parasite of the Barren Ground Caribou is a similar or perhaps identical species, with a parallel life history.

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The Barren Ground Caribou is a distinctly gregarious species.

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The barren-ground caribou is the only American animal which is now ever seen in such enormous herds.

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