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rein·deer

reindeer

 
pronunciation:
reIn dir
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part of speech: noun
inflections: reindeer, reindeers
definition: a mammal with long legs, a long neck, antlers, and hooves. Reindeer are raised in northern parts of the world for their milk, meat, and fur. They are also sometimes used to pull sleds for transportation. Reindeer are closely related to moose and other kinds of deer. Reindeer are the only deer that have antlers on both males and females. In North America, reindeer are called caribou.
 
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