doe
n. US //ˈdoʊ// UK //dˈəʊ// doe
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1 female deer (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatea female deer or a similar animal like an antelope.
the female of the deer, especially the fallow deer, or certain other animals such as antelopes.
ExampleThe doe stood perfectly still in the tall grass while her fawns rested nearby.
ExampleA lone doe emerged from the treeline at dusk, scanning the meadow for potential predators before allowing her young to follow.
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2 female rabbit (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatea female rabbit, hare, or squirrel.
the female of a rabbit, hare, squirrel, or kangaroo.
ExampleThe pet rabbit was a friendly doe that enjoyed eating fresh carrots.
ExampleThe breeder confirmed that the doe was healthy and ready to care for a new litter of kits.