: caribou—used especially for one of the Old World
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a large herd of reindeer
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Ocean Explorer is a perfect ship for adventures in the polar regions; book a trip to Svalbard for hiking, polar bear (and walrus and arctic fox and reindeer) sightings, and kayaking.—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026 Comprising more than 300 folktales and legends from northern Norway, including many from the coastal Sámi and the Skolt Sámi of eastern Finland, this anthology shares narratives told by fishers, farmers, reindeer herders, lay preachers and teachers.—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026 Meanwhile, the restaurant menu highlights the region’s bounty and traditional Arctic fare, including fresh seafood, reindeer meat, mushrooms, and berries.—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026 In Finland’s Lapland, better known as the home of Santa Claus, visitors are trading reindeer rides for a chance to strike gold.—Kimberly Richardson, CNN Money, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reindeer
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Etymology
Middle English reindere, from Old Norse hreinn reindeer + Middle English deer animal, deer