Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
roebuck
noun
/ˈrəʊbʌk/
Definition
A male roe deer.
Examples
- The roebuck gracefully bounded through the forest in search of food.
- Hunters often observe roebucks during the early morning hours when they are most active.
- A sighting of a roebuck in the wild can make for a great photography opportunity.
Meaning
Roebuck refers specifically to an adult male of the species Capreolus capreolus, commonly found in Europe and parts of Asia. This term is often used in hunting and wildlife discussions to denote the male counterpart of the roe deer population.
Synonyms
- buck
- stag
- male deer
