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10 Language-to-English DictionariesReindeer
/ˈreɪn.dɪər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A large deer with large horns (antlers) that lives in cold northern regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
"A herd of reindeer grazed peacefully across the snow-covered tundra." - 2
The domesticated variety of this animal used for pulling sleds and providing milk, meat, and hides in arctic cultures.
"The indigenous herders rely heavily on reindeer for survival during the harsh winter months."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old Norse 'hreindýr', combining 'hreinn' (meaning reindeer) and 'dýr' (meaning animal or beast), entering Middle English via Northern dialects. The term 'tarand' is an obsolete or rare historical synonym derived from the Greek 'tarandos', via Latin, used historically by naturalists to describe the same animal.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Reindeer" is said worldwide
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renne
Transliteration: /ʁɛn/
"Le Père Noël voyage avec son traîneau tiré par des rennes."
Rentier
Transliteration: /ˈʁɛnt͡iːɐ̯/
"Das Rentier ist perfekt an das Leben in der Arktis angepasst."
renna
Transliteration: /ˈrɛn.na/
"Le renne camminano attraverso la tundra innevata."
reno
Transliteration: /ˈre.no/
"El reno es un animal nativo de las regiones árticas."
rena
Transliteration: /ˈʁe.nɐ/
"A rena é conhecida por puxar o trenó do Papai Noel."
बारहसिंगा
Transliteration: barahsinga
"रेंडियर ठंडे प्रदेशों में पाया जाने वाला एक बड़ा हिरण है।"
驯鹿
Transliteration: xùnlù
"圣诞老人的雪橇是由驯鹿拉着走的。"
순록
Transliteration: sunrok
"순록은 북극 지역의 추운 날씨에 잘 적응되어 있습니다."
トナカイ
Transliteration: tonakai
"トナカイは北極圏の寒冷地に生息しています。"
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