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caribou
Definition
Caribou are large animals that are related to reindeer.
They have antlers that they shed every year.
Caribou live in the Arctic and subarctic regions.
How can the word be used?
The caribou's antlers are shed each year.
Different forms of the word
Singular: caribou.
Plural: caribou (also spelt as "caribous" but this is considered non-standard).
Possessive: caribou's.
Etymology
The word "caribou" comes from the Algonquian word "karibou", which means "he who scratches with his feet". The word is thought to be derived from the Proto-Algonquian word "karibwan", which has the same meaning.
Question
Where can caribou be found?