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muntjac

muntjac

1 9.9
A small deer from Asia with short antlers and a barking call
  • noun
  • /ˈmʌntdʒæk/
  • Indian
translation icon : muntjac
  • The distinct barking call of the muntjac echoed through the quiet jungle in the early morning.

Examples

  • In Southeast Asia, the muntjac is known for its small size and unique antlers.

  • Weather and punishing terrain restricted our movements much beyond Tahawndam, but we had already found three large mammal species not previously known to live in Myanmar: blue sheep, black muntjac (barking deer), and stone marten.

    Academic text (2000)

  • The garden's visual intricacy offers a welcome depth for my study window, and sometimes wildlife is noticed in its seasonal passage: migrant birds, dragonflies and damselflies, squirrels, and an infrequent muntjac deer.

    Academic text (2015)

  • While walking through the forest, I spotted a muntjac hiding behind some bushes.

Synonyms

barking deer
vsmuntjac
  • Indian
9.4

A small Asian deer with short antlers that makes a sound like a dog

is the other established name for the same animal

Surface Forms

muntjac singular
muntjacs plural

Etymology

Muntjac comes from a Malay or Javanese name, muntjak, used for this small deer in Southeast Asia. English speakers borrowed the local name when they first met the animal, so muntjac still refers to that little, barking Asian deer.