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
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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
For a moment the two stared at one another. 49Then, without warning, the brocket turned and darted away.
From The Black Phantom by Leo E. (Leo Edward) Miller
The brocket retraced her steps, but the Jaguar seemed not to notice and began to wash one of her massive paws.
From The Black Phantom by Leo E. (Leo Edward) Miller
"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 Frederick Marryat
“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 Frederick Marryat
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