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sambur

sambur

9.9
A large deer from South Asia with antlers that have three points
  • noun
  • Indian
translation icon : sambur
  • The sambur is a large deer known for its three-tined antlers and is native to southern Asia.

Examples

  • The male sambur has impressive antlers with three distinct tines.

  • We spotted a herd of samburs grazing near the river at dawn.

  • The sambur is often found in forested regions across India and Southeast Asia.

  • The sambur is a majestic animal found in the forests of India.

  • Have you ever seen a sambur in the wild?

  • During our trek in India, we were lucky enough to see a sambur wandering through the trees.

  • The large, graceful sambur is a symbol of the rich wildlife found in the forests of Southeast Asia.

Synonyms

sambar
vssambur
  • Indian
9.5

A large deer from South Asia that has antlers with three tines

is the same species but spelled or named differently
Cervus unicolor
vssambur
  • Specialized
9.9

A large deer from southern and southeast Asia with antlers that have three points

is the same species but referred to by common names

Surface Forms

sambur singular
samburs plural

Etymology

Sambur comes from the local names used in South and Southeast Asia, especially Hindi sāmbhar. So calling this animal a sambur is just using the same regional name for a 'large deer' with antlers that have three points.