caribou
Translation
reindeer
Examples
We saw a herd of caribou in the distance.
We saw a herd of caribou in the distance.
Grammar Patterns
a herd of caribou a group of caribou We saw a herd of caribou.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deer, elk, moose
Etymology
From the Mi'kmaq language word 'qalipu', meaning 'snow-shoveler', referring to its habit of pawing through snow for food.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'car' that can drive through the snow to find its 'boo' (a caribou).