spotted deer

American  

noun

1. axis deer.

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Etymology

Origin of spotted deer

First recorded in 1670–80

Example Sentences

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

A single rescued animal became a surreal landmark in the area, 37 years of the Scott family’s ever-growing, ever-changing herd of spotted deer, grazing along Ind. 28 and skittishly eying passing cars.

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

There were a few cheetul or spotted deer very like the English fallow deer in our jungles; but I only saw one herd and secured one stag all the time I was at Buxa.

From Life in an Indian Outpost by Casserly, Gordon