Elaphodus

noun

Elaph·​o·​dus

ə̇ˈlafədəs

: a genus of mammals (family Cervidae) comprising the tufted deer of China which is related to the muntjacs but lacks frontal glands and has antlers greatly reduced

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek elaphos deer + New Latin -odus; from the large upper canines of the male

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