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Caribou Moderate

Caribou has 3 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called `reindeer' in Eurasia and `caribou' in North America

"During the autumn migration, herds of caribou moved across the tundra to find fresh grazing grounds before the deep snows arrived."

2

Any of several North American subspecies of the reindeer, Rangifer tarandus.

"The wildlife guide explained that while they look similar to Eurasian reindeer, these animals are actually a distinct North American caribou population."

Proper Noun
1

A census-designated place in Plumas County, California, United States.

"The new hiking trail near Caribou offers a stunning view of the Sierra Nevada mountains."

Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
deer
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
woodland caribou barren ground caribou
Rhyming Words
bou abou babou tambou boubou toubou marabou peary caribou woodland caribou porcupine caribou barren ground caribou
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