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1.NounA ruminant mammal with hooves and often antlers, of the family Cervidae, or one of several similar animals from related families of the order Artiodactyla, such as the musk deer or mouse deer."I wrecked my car after a deer ran across the road.; Sure, most of us hunt deer around here, but not many of us have ever hunted moose."
2.NounSuch a mammal that is in the family Cervidae."I wrecked my car after a deer ran across the road.; Sure, most of us hunt deer around here, but not many of us have ever hunted moose."
3.NounOne of the smaller animals of the family Cervidae, distinguished from a moose or elk."I wrecked my car after a deer ran across the road.; Sure, most of us hunt deer around here, but not many of us have ever hunted moose."
4.NounThe meat of such an animal, obtained through the process of hunting or from specialized deer farms; venison."I'd never had deer before I ate dinner with the Johanssens. In time I learned to like it; its gaminess is an acquired taste."
5.NounAny animal, especially a quadrupedal mammal as opposed to a bird, fish, etc.