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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MUNTJAC

Probably changed from Javanese mindjangan deer.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MUNTJAC

muntjac  [ˈmʌntˌdʒæk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MUNTJAC

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Muntjac is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MUNTJAC MEAN IN ENGLISH?

muntjac

Muntjac

Muntjacs, also known as barking deer and Mastreani deer, are small deer of the genus Muntiacus. Muntjacs are the oldest known deer, thought to have begun appearing 15–35 million years ago, with remains found in Miocene deposits in France, Germany and Poland.

Definition of muntjac in the English dictionary

The definition of muntjac in the dictionary is any small Asian deer of the genus Muntiacus, typically having a chestnut-brown coat, small antlers, and a barklike cry Also called: barking deer.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MUNTJAC


amberjack
ˈæmbəˌdʒæk
applejack
ˈæpəlˌdʒæk
blackjack
ˈblækˌdʒæk
bluejack
ˈbluːˌdʒæk
bootjack
ˈbuːtˌdʒæk
carjack
ˈkɑːˌdʒæk
crackajack
ˈkrækəˌdʒæk
crackerjack
ˈkrækəˌdʒæk
flapjack
ˈflæpˌdʒæk
highjack
ˈhaɪˌdʒæk
hijack
ˈhaɪˌdʒæk
lumberjack
ˈlʌmbəˌdʒæk
manjack
ˈmænˌdʒæk
muntjak
ˈmʌntˌdʒæk
natterjack
ˈnætəˌdʒæk
skipjack
ˈskɪpˌdʒæk
skyjack
ˈskaɪˌdʒæk
slapjack
ˈslæpˌdʒæk
steeplejack
ˈstiːpəlˌdʒæk
supplejack
ˈsʌpəlˌdʒæk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MUNTJAC

munition
munitioneer
munitioner
munitionette
munitions
munitions dump
munitions factory
Munnings
munnion
Munro
Munro-bagger
Munsell scale
munshi
Munster
munt
munted
munter
muntin
muntjak
muntrie

WORDS THAT END LIKE MUNTJAC

ac
almanac
bac
cardiac
Cognac
cul-de-sac
Isaac
Kerouac
lac
lilac
mac
maniac
nymphomaniac
Potomac
sac
sign of the zodiac
Syriac
tarmac
vac
zodiac

Synonyms and antonyms of muntjac in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «muntjac» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MUNTJAC

Find out the translation of muntjac to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of muntjac from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «muntjac» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

muntjac
570 millions of speakers

English

muntjac
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

muntjac
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

muntjac
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

мунтжака
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

muntjac
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

muntjac
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

muntjac
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Muntjac
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

muntjac
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ホエジカ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

문착
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Muntjac
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hoẵng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

முண்ட்ஜக் மான்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मंटजेएक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

munçağı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

muntjac
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

muntjac
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

мунтжака
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

muntjac
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

muntjac
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Muntjac
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

muntjac
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

muntjac
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of muntjac

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MUNTJAC»

The term «muntjac» is regularly used and occupies the 65.003 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MUNTJAC» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about muntjac

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MUNTJAC»

Discover the use of muntjac in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to muntjac and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Effects of Seed Dispersal by Gibbons, Sambar, and Muntjac on ...
Rampant illegal hunting threatens wildlife populations inside many tropical protected areas, compromising their long-term effectiveness.
Jedediah Farrell Brodie, 2007
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A Field Guide to the Mammals of South-East Asia
Similar species Fea's Muntjac, M. feae, is browner, with dark legs, pale top of head; Gongshan Muntjac, M. gongshanensis, has black belly and legs; Leaf Muntjac, M putaoensis, is smaller, with short pedicels; Large-antlered Muntjac, ...
Charles M. Francis, 2008
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Deer of the World: Their Evolution, Behaviour, and Ecology
The giant muntjac Megamuntjacus is found in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia ( Schaller and Vrba 1996). The Bornean yellow muntjac (atherodes), judging from its morphology, may be as old as the M. reevesi; no karyotype or DNA analyses are ...
Valerius Geist, 1998
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Elsevier's Dictionary of Mammals
313 Murexia 4040 4041 4042 e d f 4044 Muntiacus atherodes Artiodactyla - Cervidae e Bornean Yellow Muntjac; Bornean Yellow Muntjak d Borneo-Muntjak i Muntjak giallo Muntiacus crinifrons Artiodactyla - Cervidae e Black Muntjac; ...
Murray Wrobel, 2006
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European Ungulates and Their Management in the 21st Century
7.1.5 Muntjac deer Both Chinese (Muntiacus reevesi) and Indian muntjac (M. muntjac) have been introduced to the UK at various times, but only the Chinese muntjac is believed to have become established in the wild. Following the original ...
Marco Apollonio, Reidar Andersen, Rory Putman, 2010
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New Scientist
They are the Muntjac, the Chinese Water deer and the Japanese Sika. Because of the secretive habits of deer generally, few people have seen these alien deer in the wild state, or indeed are even aware of their existence. During the past few  ...
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Indigenous Writers of Taiwan: An Anthology of Stories, ...
Before it hit the ground Yifan had already rushed to grab it by the neck. Its four legs thrashed about and its eyes stared widely. It grew weaker and soon stopped struggling. It was a buck muntjac. Biyari lifted his head proudly as he stroked his ...
John Balcom, Yingtsih Balcom, 2013
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Deer: The Animal Answer Guide
... Tufted deer Père David's deer Bornean yellow muntjac Black muntjac Fea's muntjac Gongshan muntjac Red muntjac Puhoat muntjac Leaf deer Reeve's muntjac Roosevelt's muntjac Annamite muntjac Large-antlered muntjac White- lipped ...
George A. Feldhamer, William J. McShea, 2012
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Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic ...
Thiere, 2:131. common name: Red Muntjac. type locality: Indonesia, ''Java''. distribution: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, Cambodia, S China (S Tibet and Yunnan to Guangdong), India, Laos, peninsular Malaya, Nepal, NE Pakistan, Sri Lanka, ...
Don E. Wilson, DeeAnn M. Reeder, 2005
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Mammalian Genomics
The genus Muntiacus, the barking deer, is comprised of ten species, including one of the most recently discovered mammals on Earth, the giant muntjac, Muntiacus vuquangensis. Within this genus, Muntiacus muntjac, the Indian muntjac, and ...
Anatoly Ruvinsky, Jennifer A. Marshall Graves, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MUNTJAC»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term muntjac is used in the context of the following news items.
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Frankfort officials hope to help blind kangaroo
“Using, not only Rudy, but our muntjac here and the birds, we put them on some canvas and we let them work their magic,” explained Belmore. «wlfi.com, Jul 15»
2
A sambar incident
Others prefer the majesty of many-tined antlers, such as the barasingha has — there are even those who like the quaint charm of the muntjac ... «The Statesman, Jul 15»
3
Giraffes Are Coming to Turtle Back Zoo!
... Reserve with white cheeked gibbons apes, Reeves muntjac and white naped cranes; Australian Exhibit that features kangaroos, wallabies, ... «The Village Green, Jul 15»
4
Saving the slow loris
The PEER award expands the research to additional threatened species (turtles and the muntjac, a small Asian deer) and supports the creation ... «Phys.Org, Jul 15»
5
Early risers enjoy the Alexandria Zoo at its 'best'
Eight-year-old Chloe Berlin said she enjoyed watching the Muntjac deers fight over their breakfast. "They ate peanuts, lettuce and tomatoes," ... «Alexandria Town Talk, Jul 15»
6
Post quake, Nepal's Chitwan, Pokhara still popular tourism …
... elephants, rhinos, leopards, sloth bears, gharials, mugger crocodiles, turtles, vultures, Gaurs, wild boars, sambar deer, red muntjac, hog deer, ... «Business Standard, Jul 15»
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The Cross Keys, London SW3 – restaurant review
With cocktails devoid of sipping vinegars, nothing but round white crockery, and a distinct lack of anything fashioned from pig's blood or muntjac ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
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Petition against cull of muntjac deer in Leigh
Muntjac are considered an invasive species by many conservationists due to their prolific mating and destructive effect on other wildlife. «Echo, Jul 15»
9
Find sanctuary within a heavenly wildlife haven
Hacking trails wind through the ancient woodland beneath the tree canopy and wild deer and muntjac roam freely. Hunters Lodge has been ... «Birmingham Post, Jul 15»
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Ellen Winters: Night time is the right time for nature
We will spread around the wood for a couple of hours to survey the roe, fallow and muntjac deer as well as badgers and owls that live in ... «Stroud News and Journal, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Muntjac [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/muntjac>. Apr 2024 ».
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