reindeer
English
/ˈɹeɪndɪə/, /ˈɹeɪndɪɹ/
noun
Definitions
- (plural: reindeer) Any Arctic and subarctic-dwelling deer of the species Rangifer tarandus, with a number of subspecies.
- (plural: reindeers) Any species, subspecies, ecotype, or other scientific grouping of such animals.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English reyndere derived from Old Norse hreindýri (reindeer).
Origin
Old Norse
hreindýri
Gloss
reindeer
Concept
Semantic Field
Animals
Ontological Category
Person/Thing