Schomburgk's deer

English

Etymology

Named after Sir Robert H. Schomburgk, British consul in Bangkok from 1857 to 1864.

Noun

Schomburgk's deer (plural Schomburgk's deer)

  1. An extinct deer (†Rucervus schomburgki) once native to south-east Asia, having a dark brown coat and lighter belly, a short mane and basket-like antlers in the male.

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