doe

/dou/
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doe

A doe grazes peacefully in a sunlit meadow.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A mature female deer, antelope, rabbit, or hare: The term "doe" specifically refers to the adult female of certain mammal species where the male is typically called a "buck." This includes animals like deer, antelopes, rabbits, and hares.
    • The U.S. Department of Energy: An acronym for the federal department responsible for national energy policy, security, and scientific research related to nuclear energy and technology.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun (Animal):
    • We spotted a doe and her fawn grazing in the meadow.
    • The hunter waited patiently, but only a doe appeared.
  • Noun (Government Department):
    • The DOE announced new funding for renewable energy research.
    • She works as a physicist at a national laboratory managed by the DOE.
Advanced Usage
  • "Doe-eyed": Having large, soft, innocent-looking eyes, often compared to the gentle eyes of a female deer.
    • The actress was known for her doe-eyed, innocent expression.
Variants and Related Words
  • Buck (n): The mature male counterpart to a doe, especially in deer, antelope, rabbit, or hare species.
    • A large buck with impressive antlers stood at the edge of the woods.
Synonyms
  • Hind (n): Specifically refers to a female deer, especially a red deer.
  • Female deer: A more general descriptive term.
Related Phrases
  • John Doe / Jane Doe: Legal placeholder names used for an unidentified or anonymous person, typically male (John) or female (Jane).
    • The unidentified patient was listed as Jane Doe.
doe

A doe grazes peacefully in a sunlit meadow.

Noun
  1. mature female of mammals of which the male is called `buck'
  2. the federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977

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