napu
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A small deer-like animal from Malaysia and India that is larger than a mouse-deer
- noun
- Indian
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napu
- The napu is noticeably larger than the closely related kanchil.
Examples
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Wildlife photographers often seek the elusive napu in Malaysian rainforests.
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Researchers studied the habitat preferences of the napu for conservation efforts.
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Look at that napu!
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Wow, a napu!
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Researchers studied the habitat preferences of the napu for conservation efforts.
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The napu is noticeably larger than the closely related kanchil.
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Wildlife photographers often seek the elusive napu in Malaysian rainforests.
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word napu comes from the Malay name for a small, deer-like animal known as a 'mouse-deer'. That's why English uses napu for the greater Malay chevrotain.
