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male deer

[ meɪl dɪər ]

Noun

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wild animal

A male deer, also known as a buck, is a mammal belonging to the Cervidae family. Bucks are known for their impressive antlers, which they use for fighting during the mating season. They are herbivores and typically live in wooded areas.

Synonyms

buck, stag.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
male deer	This term is a general reference to any male member of the deer species. It is commonly used in both scientific and general discussions when specifying the gender without focusing on any particular species or cultural context. The male deer in the forest were hard to spot because of their efficient camouflage
buck	Typically used in North America, 'buck' usually refers to a male deer, especially a white-tailed deer, which is popular in hunting and wildlife discussions. It can be used in a casual or colloquial context. He went hunting and managed to spot a huge buck near the river
stag	This term is often used in British English or formal contexts to describe a mature male deer, especially of larger species like the red deer. It can also refer to the animal in a cultural or literary context, and is used to describe a male deer that is no longer young. During the rutting season, the stag's loud calls could be heard throughout the forest

Word

Description / Examples

male deer

This term is a general reference to any male member of the deer species. It is commonly used in both scientific and general discussions when specifying the gender without focusing on any particular species or cultural context.

The male deer in the forest were hard to spot because of their efficient camouflage

buck

Typically used in North America, 'buck' usually refers to a male deer, especially a white-tailed deer, which is popular in hunting and wildlife discussions. It can be used in a casual or colloquial context.

He went hunting and managed to spot a huge buck near the river

stag

This term is often used in British English or formal contexts to describe a mature male deer, especially of larger species like the red deer. It can also refer to the animal in a cultural or literary context, and is used to describe a male deer that is no longer young.

During the rutting season, the stag's loud calls could be heard throughout the forest

Examples of usage

The hunter spotted a magnificent male deer in the forest.
The male deer stood proudly, showing off his antlers.
The buck cautiously approached the female deer.

Translations

Translations of the word "male deer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 veado macho

🇮🇳 नर हिरण

🇩🇪 männlicher Hirsch

🇮🇩 rusa jantan

🇺🇦 самець оленя

🇵🇱 jeleń samiec

🇯🇵 雄鹿 (おじか)

🇫🇷 cerf mâle

🇪🇸 ciervo macho

🇹🇷 erkek geyik

🇰🇷 수사슴 (susaseum)

🇸🇦 ذكر الغزال

🇨🇿 samec jelena

🇸🇰 samec jeleňa

🇨🇳 雄鹿 (xióng lù)

🇸🇮 samec jelena

🇮🇸 karldýr

🇰🇿 еркек бұғы

🇬🇪 მამალი ირემი (mamali iremi)

🇦🇿 erkək maral

🇲🇽 ciervo macho

Etymology

The word 'deer' originated from Middle English 'der', which comes from Old English 'dēor', meaning 'animal'. The specific term 'male deer' has been used to differentiate between male and female deer for centuries, reflecting the importance of hunting and wildlife observation in human history.