kanchil

Thân thiện

A kanchil cautiously drinks from a forest stream.

Definition

Noun: A kanchil is a small chevrotain, which is a very small, even-toed ungulate (hoofed mammal), native to Southeast Asia. It is one of the smallest hoofed animals in the world.

Usage

The word "kanchil" is used specifically to refer to this particular type of mammal. It is a zoological term.

Examples

• The kanchil is known for its shy and solitary nature in the forests of Malaysia and Indonesia.
• Researchers are studying the habitat of the kanchil to aid in its conservation.
• In local folklore, the kanchil is often portrayed as a clever and cunning character.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used in scientific and zoological contexts to classify this specific genus ().
• It appears in cultural stories and fables from Southeast Asia, symbolizing intelligence and trickery.

Variants and Related Words

• Chevrotain (noun): The common name for the family of small ruminants to which the kanchil belongs. Also called "mouse-deer."
• Lesser mouse-deer (noun): Another common name for the kanchil ().
• Greater mouse-deer (noun): Refers to a larger related species ().

Synonyms

• Mouse-deer (This is the most common synonym, though it can refer to several species within the Tragulidae family.)
• Lesser Malay chevrotain

Notes on Meaning

The "kanchil" refers specifically to the animals of the genus Tragulus, particularly the lesser species. It is not a general term for all small deer. Its primary meaning is zoological.

Học thuật

Noun

1. small chevrotain of southeastern Asia

Từ đồng nghĩa

• tragulus kanchil