fallow deer

noun

: a deer (Dama dama synonym Cervus dama) of variable color with palmate antlers in the male and typically a yellow-brown coat spotted with white in the summer that was originally of Mediterranean regions of Europe and Asia but has been introduced elsewhere

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Examples of fallow deer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Thus, the visual system for both white-tailed and fallow deer is particularly responsive to blue and green wavelengths. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026

The history of Richmond Park’s wild red and fallow deer is a long one. — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026

The two have also spotted blackbuck and fallow deer. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026

The Whanganui River winds past the property, which is home to 3,500 breeding ewes and herds of red and fallow deer. — Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

fallow entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fallow deer

• auctioneer
• bandelier
• belvedere
• bombardier
• brigadier
• buccaneer
• cavalier
• chandelier
• chanticleer
• chevalier
• commandeer
• disappear

Kids Definition

fallow deer

noun

: a small European deer with broad antlers and a pale yellow coat spotted white in the summer

Etymology

from earlier fallow "a pale yellowish brown color"