brocket

[brok-it]

noun

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

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

brocket

/ ˈbrɒkɪt /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of brocket¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of brocket¹

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

Example Sentences

Pumas, red brocket deer, ocelots and collared peccaries, which are more adaptable, were present in more territories, the study determined, but they were also affected by the habitat fragmentation occurring in Panama.

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Specimens were collected from the bush dog, collared anteater, bison and gray brocket deer, among other species.

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As well as jaguars and maned wolves, the researchers hope to clone black lion tamarins, bush dogs, coatis, collared anteaters, gray brocket deer and bison.

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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.

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For a moment the two stared at one another. 49Then, without warning, the brocket turned and darted away.

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