chevrotain

/ʃɛvrəˈteɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

Any of several species of small to medium-sized deer, especially those of the genus Atropus and Moschiola, found in tropical Asia and Southeast Asia.

“The chevrotain is often mistaken for a small goat due to its appearance.”

Synonyms

  • bush deer
  • mouse deer

Antonyms

  • giant deer
  • large deer