cervus

Noun
Synonyms: genus Cervus

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. the type genus of the CervidaeSynonyms: genus Cervus
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Cervus \Cer"vus\, n. [L., a deer.] (Zool.) A genus of ruminants, including the red deer and other allied species. [1913 Webster]

Note: Formerly all species of deer were included in the genus Cervus. [1913 Webster]

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