red deer

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Noun red deer has 1 sense

red deer, Cervus elaphus - common deer of temperate Europe and Asia
--₁ is a kind of deer, cervid
--₁ is a member of Cervus, genus Cervus
--₁ has particulars: hart, stag; hind; brocket

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Red Deer

Noun

1. A large deer (Cervus elaphus) with reddish-brown fur, found in Europe, Asia, and North Africa.

Example sentence: The red deer with its majestic antlers stood proudly in the meadow.

Adjective

1. Having a reddish-brown color.

Example sentence: The autumn leaves turned the forest into a breathtaking red deer landscape.

Local Usage

1. A specific species or subspecies of deer native to a particular region.

Example sentence: The Scottish red deer is an iconic symbol of the Highlands.