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Webster 1913 Edition


Fallow deer

Fal′low deerˊ

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[So called from its
fallow
or pale yellow color.]
(Zool.)
A European species of deer (
Cervus dama
), much smaller than the red deer. In summer both sexes are spotted with white. It is common in England, where it is often domesticated in the parks.