Synonyms for

Caribou

Verb / ˈkerɪˌbu: / Another word for caribou — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a large deer with big antlers found in northern parts of the world

Synonyms & similar words

reindeer rangifertarandus greenlandcaribou reindeer moose elk stag buck hart roe gazelle antelope ibex chamois muskox bison yak ox buffalo cow sheep goat

Example sentences

  1. The caribou migrate to the south in the winter.
  2. I drew a picture of a caribou in my art class.
  3. The caribou's antlers were the biggest I had ever seen.
  4. I read a book about caribou and learned they are also called reindeer.
  5. The caribou's fur is thick and helps keep them warm in the cold weather.

Quotes

  • "The caribou feeds the wolf, but it is the wolf who keeps the caribou strong." - Keewatin Dewdney
  • "The caribou was not aware of the coyote's presence, and the coyote was not aware of the wolf's presence." - Farley Mowat
  • "The wolf is an integral part of the caribou's habitat, as is the caribou to the wolf." - Jim Brandenburg

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