reindeer

UK
/ˈreɪn.dɪə/
US
/ˈreɪn.dɪr/

Translations

reindeernoun
reindeer
pl
UK
/ˈreɪn.dɪə/
US
/ˈreɪn.dɪr/
северный олень
The reindeer is well adapted to cold environments.
Северный олень хорошо приспособлен к холодным условиям.
Synonyms
Rangifer tarandus
reindeeradjective
UK
/ˈreɪnˌdɪə/
US
/ˈreɪnˌdɪr/
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "reindeer meat").

Definitions

reindeernoun
A large deer with long antlers, native to Arctic and Subarctic regions, known for its role in pulling Santa Claus's sleigh in Christmas folklore.
The reindeer grazed peacefully on the tundra, their antlers silhouetted against the snowy landscape.
A domesticated or wild animal of the species Rangifer tarandus, found in northern Europe, Asia, and North America, also known as caribou in North America.
The indigenous people of the region rely on the reindeer for food, clothing, and transportation.
The meat or hide obtained from a reindeer, used as food or material.
For dinner they served thin slices of smoked reindeer.
reindeeradjective
Relating to, made from, or characteristic of reindeer.
The craftsmen sold warm reindeer gloves at the winter market.