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reindeer

 

[ หˆreษชnหŒdษชr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal species

Reindeer, also known as caribou in North America, are a species of deer found in Arctic and Subarctic regions. They are known for their long migrations and are unique among deer for their ability to thrive in cold climates. Both male and female reindeer grow antlers, which distinguishes them from other deer species.

Synonyms

Rangifer tarandus, caribou, deer.

Examples of usage

  • The reindeer migrated south for the winter.
  • Children often draw reindeer during Christmas time.
  • Reindeer are important to the indigenous peoples of the Arctic.
  • The reindeer population has been declining due to climate change.

Translations

Translations of the word "reindeer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น renas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฟเคฐเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rentier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rusa kutub

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะฒะฝั–ั‡ะฝะธะน ะพะปะตะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ renifer

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใƒŠใ‚ซใ‚ค

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท renne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reno

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ren geyi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆœ๋ก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sob

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sob

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฉฏ้นฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jelen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hreindรฝr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผาฑะทะดั‹ ะฑาฑา“ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ renge

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reno

Etymology

The word 'reindeer' comes from the Old Norse word 'hreindรฝr', with 'hrein' meaning 'reindeer' and 'dรฝr' meaning 'animal'. The term has been used since the 14th century in English, illustrating the animal's long-standing importance in Northern European cultures, particularly in the Scandinavian regions where they have been domesticated. In many cultures, reindeer are associated with folklore, notably in the stories of Santa Claus and his sleigh, pulled by magical reindeer, emphasizing their connection to winter traditions. The use of the word reflects both the animal's ecological significance and its role in human culture and mythology.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,289, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.