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spotted deer

American  

noun

  1. axis deer.


Etymology

Origin of spotted deer

First recorded in 1670–80

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And wildlife officials have audited the park's prey, ensuring enough spotted deer, blue bulls, wild boars and porcupines to sustain the cheetahs' diet.

From Reuters Sep. 17, 2022

The 1,000-stall bazaar sold not only seafood but marmots, spotted deer and venomous snakes, according to state media reports that described the market as “filthy and messy.”

From Washington Post Jan. 8, 2020

Like his spotted deer herd, the family farm has value for him beyond monetary gain.

From Washington Times Mar. 22, 2015

In recent years, he's spotted deer and coyotes wandering around town, wildlife he didn't see 30 years ago.

From Chicago Tribune Sep. 29, 2013

McMaster too writes: "I cannot agree with Jerdon that there are two species of spotted deer."

From Natural History of the Mammalia of India and Ceylon by Sterndale, Robert Armitage

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