pampas-deer

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noun A small deer of the pampas of South America, Cariacus campestris, the male of which has antlers dichotomous at the end, and with a simple brow-snag.It is one of two species forming the subgenus Blastocerus.

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There were rheasostrichesand small pampas-deer on this plain; the coloration of the rheas made it difficult to see them at a distance, whereas the bright red coats of the little deer, and their uplifted flags as they ran, advertised them afar off.

VI. Through the Highland Wilderness of Western Brazil 1914
There were rheas -- ostriches -- and small pampas-deer on this plain; the coloration of the rheas made it difficult to see them at a distance, whereas the bright red coats of the little deer, and their uplifted flags as they ran, advertised them afar off.

Through the Brazilian Wilderness Theodore Roosevelt 1888
Kermit, riding a big, iron-mouthed, bull-headed white mule, rode off to one side on a hunt, and rejoined the line of march carrying two bucks of the little pampas-deer, or field deer, behind his saddle.

Through the Brazilian Wilderness Theodore Roosevelt 1888