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Capreolus

Capreolus

9.9
A small deer like the roe deer that lives in Europe and Asia
  • noun
  • /ˌkæpˈriːələs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Capreolus
  • (c) General increases in roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) distributions from 1972 to the present are associated with expansion from geographically limited introductions.

Examples

  • (c) General increases in roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) distributions from 1972 to the present are associated with expansion from geographically limited introductions.

    Academic text (2007)

  • The Capreolus is often found grazing in the forest during early morning hours.

  • Biologists have observed that the Capreolus has adapted well to various habitats across Europe.

  • In many parts of Asia, the Capreolus is a common sight during the autumn season.

Synonyms

roe deer
vsCapreolus
  • UK
1 6.1

A small graceful deer with short forked antlers

is broader, referring to the genus rather than a single species
reh
vsCapreolus
  • Archaic
9.9

A small deer that lives in woods in Europe and Asia

is the genus that includes that species among others

Compounds

Capreolus capreolus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small graceful deer that lives in European forests with a reddish coat and small forked antlers

genus Capreolus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small deer from Europe and Asia with short antlers

Surface Forms

Capreolus singular
Capreolus plural

Etymology

The word Capreolus comes from the Latin capra meaning 'goat' and the small ending -olus meaning 'little', so it literally means 'little goat'. That's why this name was used for the small roe deer and is now the name of the genus of these small deer.