caribou
Translation
caribou, reindeer
Examples
A herd of caribou migrated across the tundra.
A herd of caribou migrated across the tundra.
Grammar Patterns
((a herd of caribou)) a group of caribou A herd of caribou crossed the river.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deer, elk, moose
Etymology
From the Mi'kmaq language word 'qalipu', meaning 'snow-shoveler', referring to its habit of digging in the snow for food.
Memory Tips
Imagine a caribou that you can put in your 'car' and it says 'boo!'