What is another word for roebuck?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈə͡ʊbʌk] (IPA)

Roebuck is a term that refers to a male deer of the roe deer species. There are several synonyms for this animal, including buck deer, roe deer, and European roebuck. Some other common synonyms for roebuck include capreolus, corzo (Spanish), chevreuil (French), and reebok (Afrikaans). These synonyms reflect the different names given to this deer species in various parts of the world. While roebucks typically inhabit wooded areas in Europe and Asia, they have also been introduced to areas of North America and New Zealand. Despite being smaller than many other deer species, roebucks are known for their agility and speed.

What are the hypernyms for Roebuck?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Roebuck?

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Usage examples for Roebuck

Though the market town of Old Manninglea was only eight miles distant, the roundabout journey thither by rail offered such difficulties that Dale hired a dog-cart from the roebuck and drove his wife across by road.
"The Devil's Garden"
W. B. Maxwell
It was Mr. Barradine, riding slowly toward her between the churchyard and the roebuck stables.
"The Devil's Garden"
W. B. Maxwell
Take the four-horse sharrybank from Rodhaven pier-and when you get to the roebuck at Rodchurch, you get off of the vehicle and ask for the Postmaster."
"The Devil's Garden"
W. B. Maxwell

Famous quotes with Roebuck

  • And also, of animals when they retired to rest; a hart was said to be harbored, a buck lodged, a roebuck bedded, a hare formed, a rabbit set, &c.
    Joseph Strutt
  • The "time of grace" begins at Midsummer, and lasteth to Holyrood-day. The fox may be hunted from the Nativity to the Annunciation of our Lady; the roebuck from Easter to Michaelmas; the roe from Michaelmas to Candlemas; the hare from Michaelmas to Midsummer; the wolf as the fox; and the boar from the Nativity to the Purification of our Lady.
    Joseph Strutt
  • The professors of zoology gather in the meadows With the palms of their hands they turn back the rainbows the great magician sets the tomatoes on his forehead Again thou hauntest castle and grounds The roebuck whistles the stallion bounds (And this is how the world is this is all that's ahead of us)
    Richard Huelsenbeck

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