huemul
[wey-mool]
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noun
a yellowish-brown deer of the genus Hippocamelus, of South America: the two species are endangered.
Origin of huemul
1800–10; < American Spanish güemul < Araucanian huemul
Also called Andean deer, guemal.
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We found many tracks of puma and some of guanaco and huemul.
Through the Heart of PatagoniaH. Hesketh Prichard
On this day the first huemul seen on our expedition was observed by Burbury.
Through the Heart of PatagoniaH. Hesketh Prichard
(n) Like a roebuck; supposed to be the 'Huemul' mentioned by Molina.
I met with this animal deep inside the Cordillera, and indeed once, with consecutive shots, I killed a huemul and a guanaco.
Through the Heart of PatagoniaH. Hesketh Prichard
These wolves kill young guanaco, and I have observed them pursuing a huemul.
Through the Heart of PatagoniaH. Hesketh Prichard