noun
- Plural of chevrotain; small, delicate hoofed mammals native to Africa and Asia, resembling miniature deer with short legs and tusks.
Usage: Also called mouse deer.; Typically found in tropical forests and woodlands.
Examples
- Chevrotains are among the smallest hoofed mammals in the world.
- The zoo's new exhibit features several chevrotains from Southeast Asia.
- Unlike larger deer, chevrotains have small tusks and weigh only a few pounds.
- Chevrotains are solitary and nocturnal animals.
- Scientists study chevrotains to better understand the evolution of hoofed mammals.