Capreolus

/kæˈpriːələs/ noun

Definition

The genus name for roe deer, small European deer known for their delicate, spiral-branching antlers.

Etymology

From Latin capreolus, meaning a young goat or roe deer, used in scientific nomenclature as the genus name for these animals.

Kelly Says

Capreolus capreolus is the European roe deer, and its scientific name is literally 'goat-deer-goat-deer' because Romans used the same word for young goats and small deer!

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