"carideer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: carideers [plural], carideer [plural]
Etymology: Blend of caribou + reindeer. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|caribou|reindeer}} Blend of caribou + reindeer Head templates: {{en-noun|s|*}} carideer (plural carideers or carideer)
  1. (rare) An animal that is a hybrid of caribou and reindeer. Tags: rare

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