Meaning
a large spotted deer, of genus Axis, native to India and Sri Lanka
Etymology
Origin: Sanskrit
From Hindi चीतल (cītal), from Sanskrit चित्रल (citrala, “variegated, spotted”) from Sanskrit चित्र (citra, “spotted, bright; spot, mark”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
axis deer
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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