Definition of CERVID

cervid

Plural: cervids

Noun

  • distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
  • Any animal (such as the deer) of the family Cervidae.

Adjective

  • Belonging to the family Cervidae, which includes deer, elk, and moose.

Examples

  • My opponent’s CERVID play branched out, creating new scoring opportunities.

Origin / Etymology

From translingual Cervus + -id.

Synonyms

deer

Scrabble Score: 12

cervid: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
cervid: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
cervid: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

cervid: valid Words With Friends Word