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Bambi

noun
1
A young deer, especially a fawn (from the famous cartoon character).
"The kids spotted a real-life Bambi grazing at the edge of the woods."
name
1
A female given name.
"Bambi introduced herself at the front desk."

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In plain EnglishInformally used for a young deer or fawn, based on the famous cartoon character.

Word Forms

Bambis plural

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Etymology

Popularized by the 1942 Disney film "Bambi"; the name itself comes from Italian bambina, "young girl."

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