Virginia deer

American  

noun

1. the common white-tailed deer, Odocoileus virginianus, of eastern North America.

2. any related variety of white-tailed deer.

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Virginia deer British  

noun

1. another name for white-tailed deer

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Etymology

Origin of Virginia deer

An Americanism dating back to 1775–85

Example Sentences

In this list no heavier work than the mounting of a Virginia deer head is dealt with.

From Taxidermy by Pray, Leon Luther

The propagation of the Virginia deer has seldom been undertaken in a systematic way.

From Fur Farming A book of Information about Fur Bearing Animals, Enclosures, Habits, Care, etc. by Harding, A. R. (Arthur Robert)

The chamois, the ibex, the red deer, the Virginia deer, the wapiti, the gour, or the royal tiger may be the game in hand.

From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 85, January, 1875 by Various

It was of a very dark, almost black, colour, much larger than a Virginia deer, and more lightly built, with a longer black scut.

From The Backwoodsman or, Life on the Indian Frontier by Various

The Biological Survey has reports of successful experience in raising Virginia deer from more than a dozen persons, located in different parts of the country, who are now engaged in the business.

From Fur Farming A book of Information about Fur Bearing Animals, Enclosures, Habits, Care, etc. by Harding, A. R. (Arthur Robert)