doe (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: ðəʊ
Definition
An adult female deer.
Examples
The hunter spotted a doe and her fawn near the edge of the woods.
A majestic doe with large, dark eyes emerged from the trees.
The park ranger explained that the doe would be protective of her young.
How to Use doe
- a doe and her fawn (collocation)
- A common pairing describing a mother deer and her young. — "We saw a doe and her fawn drinking from the stream."
- a doe rabbit (collocation)
- Specifies the gender of a rabbit. — "The pet store had a gentle doe rabbit for sale."
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