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musk deer

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musk deer
n.
A small antlerless deer (Moschus moschiferus) of the mountainous regions of central and northeast Asia, the male of which secretes musk.
musk deer
Noun
a small central Asian mountain deer
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Noun1.musk deermusk deer - small heavy-limbed upland deer of central Asia; male secretes valued musk
Moschus moschiferus
cervid, deer - distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
genus Moschus, Moschus - musk deer


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