CERVUS

Cervus, genus Cervus

(noun) the type genus of the Cervidae

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Cer"vus, n. Etym: [L., a deer.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: A genus of ruminants, including the red deer and other allied species.

Note: Formerly all species of deer were included in the genus Cervus.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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