brocket

American  

[brok-it] / ˈbrɒk ɪt /

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.

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brocket British  

/ ˈbrɒkɪt /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of brocket

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

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.

From Scientific American

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

From Scientific American

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.

From Washington Post

Of the eight species that originally lived in Tamaulipas, the mule deer, brocket, and black bear never have been abundant there and now are in danger of extirpation.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg