roebuck
word
Definition
A roebuck is a male roe deer, a small and graceful wild animal found in Europe and Asia.
Usage & Nuances
Very specific zoological term; refers only to the male of the European or Siberian roe deer. Used mainly in formal, scientific, or wildlife contexts. Not interchangeable with 'deer' or 'stag'; only for this species and gender.
Spanish: corzo machoPortuguese (BR): corço machoPortuguese (PT): corço machoChinese (Simplified): 雄性獐鹿Chinese (Traditional): 雄性獐鹿Hindi: मृग (पुरुष) - यूरोपीय रोबकArabic: ظبي ذكر (غزال ذكر أوروبي)Bengali: রো বাক - পুরুষ হরিণ (ইউরোপীয়)Russian: косуля-самецJapanese: ノロジカの雄Vietnamese: con hoẵng đựcKorean: 노루 수컷Turkish: erkek karacaUrdu: نر یورپی ہرنIndonesian: kijang jantan (Eropa)
Example Sentences
The roebuck runs quickly through the forest.
basic
A roebuck has small antlers on its head.
basic
We saw a roebuck in the field today.
basic
Hunters must get a special license to hunt roebucks.
natural
It’s rare to spot a roebuck so close to the city.
natural
The antlers of a roebuck are usually short and straight.
natural