brocket
Americannoun
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any of several small, red, South American deer of the genus Mazama, having short, unbranched antlers.
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the male red deer in the second year, with the first growth of straight horns.
noun
Etymology
Origin of brocket
1375–1425; late Middle English broket < Anglo-French broquet, equivalent to broque horn ( Medieval Latin broca; see broach) + -et -et
Example Sentences
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Specimens were collected from the bush dog, collared anteater, bison and gray brocket deer, among other species.
From Scientific American • Mar. 11, 2013
Can you tell the slot of a brocket from a stag?”
From The Children of the New Forest by Marryat, Frederick
A large area with suitable habitat for white-tailed deer, brocket, jaguar, puma, javalin, and fox could be established in the Sierra de Tamaulipas, which presents favorable habitat for all of the species named.
From The Recent Mammals of Tamaulipas, Mexico by Alvarez, Ticul
"Why, a stag is called a brocket until he is three years old, at four years he is a staggart; at five years a warrantable stag; and after five years he becomes a hart royal."
From The Children of the New Forest by Marryat, Frederick
For a moment the two stared at one another. 49Then, without warning, the brocket turned and darted away.
From The Black Phantom by Miller, Leo E. (Leo Edward)
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