huemul
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of huemul
First recorded in 1800–10; from South American Spanish (Argentina, Chile) güemul, from Araucanian huemul
Example Sentences
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But habitat degradation has reduced the huemul to less than 1% of its original population, according to ministry data.
From Reuters • Mar. 6, 2023
The huemul is one of two species of native deer found only in the Patagonian forests of Argentina and Chile.
From Reuters • Mar. 6, 2023
Despite being originally found in areas in central Chile, the huemul can now be seen mainly in the southernmost regions of Aysen and Magallanes.
From Reuters • Mar. 6, 2023
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