noun

roebuck

ROH-buhk

Roebuck (noun) means an adult male roe deer. Example: “A roebuck darted across the clearing at dawn.”

noun

An adult male roe deer.

"A roebuck darted across the clearing at dawn."

How to use roebuck

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe male of the small European roe deer species.

roebucks plural, Roebucks plural

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A _____ darted across the clearing at dawn.

From Middle English roobukke, joining roe (the deer) with buck (male deer).

Origin: Middle English

What does “roebuck” mean?

The word “roebuck” means an adult male roe deer. In plain terms, the male of the small European roe deer species.

How do you pronounce “roebuck”?

“Roebuck” is pronounced ROH-buhk (/ˈɹəʊ.bʌk/ in IPA).

How do you use “roebuck” in a sentence?

Here is “roebuck” used in a sentence: “A roebuck darted across the clearing at dawn.”

What part of speech is “roebuck”?

“Roebuck” is a noun.

Where does the word “roebuck” come from?

The word “roebuck” comes from Middle English. From Middle English roobukke, joining roe (the deer) with buck (male deer).