vɪd noun Zoology.
any member of the deer family, Cervidae, comprising deer, caribou, elk, and moose, characterized by the bearing of antlers in the male or in both sexes.
Origin:
1885–90; < Neo-Latin Cervidae, equivalent to Cerv(us) a genus of the family (Latin: stag, deer) + -idae -id2
1885–90; < Neo-Latin Cervidae, equivalent to Cerv(us) a genus of the family (Latin: stag, deer) + -idae -id2
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cervid (ˈsɜːvɪd) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | any ruminant mammal of the family Cervidae, including the deer, characterized by the presence of antlers |
| —adj | |
| 2. | of, relating to, or belonging to the Cervidae |
| [C19: from New Latin Cervidae, from Latin cervus deer] | |
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cervid  (sûr'vĭd) Pronunciation Key
Any of various hoofed mammals of the family Cervidae, which includes the deer and elk. Male cervids typically grow antlers that are shed yearly. |
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