Meaning & use
reindeer
A large deer with branching antlers that lives in cold northern regions and is often domesticated.
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Herds of reindeer migrate across the Arctic tundra in search of food.
In parts of Scandinavia, reindeer are raised for their meat, milk, and hides.
A note on using this word
In North America the same species is usually called "caribou" when wild, while "reindeer" often implies a domesticated herd.
Words with a similar meaning
caribou
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