brocket

[ brok-it ]

/ ˈbrɒk ɪt /

noun

any of several small, red, South American deer of the genus Mazama, having short, unbranched antlers.

the male red deer in the second year, with the first growth of straight horns.

Nearby words

Origin of brocket

1375–1425; late Middle English broket < Anglo-French broquet, equivalent to broque horn (Medieval Latin broca; see broach) + -et -et

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Examples from the Web for brocket

The brocket retraced her steps, but the Jaguar seemed not to notice and began to wash one of her massive paws.
The Black Phantom|Leo Edward Miller
I went over to Brocket just now, and found the Palmerstons there.
The Greville Memoirs (Third Part) Volume I (of II)|Charles Cavendish Fulke Greville
Among the numerous representations of deer in the Maya writings, there is but one that appears to show the brocket.
Animal Figures in the Maya Codices|Alfred M. Tozzer and Glover M. Allen
"That's a good idea of yours," remarked Mr. Brocket, thoughtfully.
Cord and Creese|James de Mille

Like most of the group, this brocket is extremely shy; but although fond of dense covert, it is found also in open patches.
The Animal World, A Book of Natural History|Theodore Wood

British Dictionary definitions for brocket

brocket

/ (ˈbrɒkɪt) /

noun

any small deer of the genus Mazama, of tropical America, having small unbranched antlers

Word Origin for brocket

C15: from Anglo-French broquet, from broque horn, from Vulgar Latin brocca (unattested); see broach 1

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