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rein·deer

reindeer

pronunciation:
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part of speech: noun
inflections: reindeer, reindeers
definition: an animal with long legs and a long neck closely related to caribou. Reindeer are mammals with antlers and hooves. They are raised in the northern parts of Europe and Asia for their milk, meat, fur, and transportation. Reindeer are closely related to moose and other kinds of deer. Reindeer and caribou are the only deer that have antlers on both males and females.
 
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