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brocket

brocket

9.9
A small South American deer with short antlers that have no branches
  • noun
  • /ˈbrɒkɪt/
translation icon : brocket
  • The brocket is known for its reddish-brown coat and elusive nature.

Examples

  • Researchers observed several brocket deer feeding quietly near the forest edge.

  • Conservationists are concerned about the declining population of the brocket in the Amazon region.

  • Look at that brocket!

  • I saw a brocket!

  • Conservationists are concerned about the declining population of the brocket in the Amazon region.

  • Researchers observed several brocket deer feeding quietly near the forest edge.

  • The brocket is known for its reddish-brown coat and elusive nature.

Synonyms

Mazama
vsbrocket
  • Specialized
9.9

A small deer that usually lives alone in the forests of Central and South America

is the common nontechnical name for small South American deer with short antlers

Surface Forms

brocket singular
brockets plural

Etymology

The word brocket comes from an old word broc meaning 'male deer' plus the small ending -et, so it literally means 'little deer'. That's why brocket is also used for the small South American deer that has short, unbranched antlers.