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noun \ˈhärt\

Definition of hart

chiefly British

  1. :  the male of the red deer especially when over five years old :  stag — compare hind

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Origin and Etymology of hart

Middle English hert, from Old English heort; akin to Latin cervus hart, Greek keras horn — more at horn

Other Mammals Terms

dormouse, dugong, gibbon, grimalkin, sable, stoat, ungulate, vole

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HART Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of hart for English Language Learners

  • : a male deer; especially : a male red deer

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  1. See words that rhyme with hart Britannica English: Translation of hart for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about hart

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