Chevreuil

/ʃɛvrˈœj/ noun

A small wild deer or roe deer, or venison from such a deer, commonly used in French cuisine.

From Old French chevreul or chevreuil, from Latin capreolus meaning 'small goat' or 'roe deer,' because roe deer were named for their goat-like appearance and size.

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