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muntjac Definition

munt·jac or muntjak munt′·jak′ (muntjak′)

noun

any of a genus (Muntiacus) of small jungle deer of Southeast Asia and the East Indies: the males have horns and long, sharp, tusklike canine teeth

Etymology: < Jav & Malay menjangan

muntjac Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • Indian: Two species have been brought to Britain: The larger Indian muntjac was brought to Woburn Park in about 1900.

Modifies a noun

  • deer: The muntjac deer was introduced into England in the 19th century by the Duke of Bedford to Woburn Park.
  • population: There is a case to be made for controlling muntjac populations to protect native woodland flora.

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