Capreoline
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Capreoline is an adjective meaning (zoology) Of or pertaining to the subfamily Capreolinae.
Meaning
(zoology) Of or pertaining to the subfamily Capreolinae.
More Meanings
- (zoology) A member of the deer subfamily Capreolinae.
Example Sentences
Among the capreolines can be counted the roe deer, the moose, the reindeer and most American deer species (with the notable exception of the elk).
Word Forms
- capreolines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include caprid, caprine, rupicaprine, capripede, phalacrocoracine, capitosaurian.
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