Muntjac

Pronunciation: /mʌntdʒæk/

Definitions of muntjac

noun a small deer of the genus Muntiacus, native to South and Southeast Asia, known for its short antlers and barking calls

Example Sentences

A1 A muntjac is a small deer with short antlers.

A2 Muntjacs are known for their distinctive barking sound.

B1 The muntjac is native to South and Southeast Asia.

B2 Hunters often seek out muntjacs for their prized meat.

C1 Conservation efforts are in place to protect the muntjac population.

C2 Researchers are studying the behavior of muntjacs in their natural habitat.

Examples of muntjac in a Sentence

formal The muntjac is a small deer species native to Asia.

informal I spotted a muntjac while hiking in the forest.

slang That muntjac is so cute, I want to pet it!

figurative The muntjac of problems seemed to multiply as the project progressed.

Grammatical Forms of muntjac

• past tense: muntjaced
• plural: muntjacs
• comparative: more muntjac
• superlative: most muntjac
• present tense: muntjac
• future tense: will muntjac
• perfect tense: have muntjaced
• continuous tense: is muntjacing
• singular: muntjac
• positive degree: muntjac
• infinitive: to muntjac
• gerund: muntjacing
• participle: muntjaced

Origin and Evolution of muntjac

First Known Use: 1803 year

Language of Origin: Javanese

Story behind the word: The word 'muntjac' originated from the Javanese word 'mencek', which refers to a type of deer found in Southeast Asia.

Evolution of the word: The term 'muntjac' was first used in English in the early 19th century to refer to small deer species of the genus Muntiacus. Over time, the word has become widely accepted in the English language to specifically identify these small deer with protruding canine teeth and short antlers.