cervine

cer·vine

 (sûr′vīn′)

adj.

1. Relating to, resembling, or characteristic of deer.

2. Of or belonging to the family Cervidae, which includes the deer, moose, and elk.

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[Latin cervīnus, from cervus, deer; see ker- in Indo-European roots.]

cervine

(ˈsɜːvaɪn)

adj

1. (Zoology) resembling or relating to a deer

2. (Colours) of a dark yellowish-brown colour

[C19: from Latin cervīnus, from cervus a deer]

cer•vine

(ˈsɜr vaɪn, -vɪn)

adj.

1. deerlike.

2. of deer or the deer family.

[1825–35; < Latin cervīnus=cerv(us) deer + -īnus -ine¹]

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

cervine - relating to or resembling deer