doe
UK: dəʊ | US: doʊ
n. a female deer, especially a female fallow deer, roe deer, or reindeer
n. (archaic) a female hare or rabbit
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The word "doe" originates from Old English dā, meaning "female deer." It is a monomorphic word with no separable prefixes or suffixes. Its Germanic roots trace back to Proto-Germanic dajjǭ, reflecting a longstanding term for female animals in the deer family. Unlike many English words, "doe" has retained its compact form and core meaning for over a millennium, likely due to its role in hunting and rural vocabulary.
The doe gracefully leaped over the fallen log.
Hunters are advised not to shoot a doe during fawning season.
We spotted a doe and her fawn near the creek.
In folklore, the white doe often symbolizes purity.
The doe’s tracks led deeper into the forest.