单词 | in velvet |
释义 | > as lemmasin velvet b. In the phrase in velvet, said of the deer. ΘΚΠ the world > animals > mammals > group Ungulata (hoofed) > group Ruminantia (sheep, goats, cows, etc.) > male > [adjective] > having antlers > covered with skin velvet-headed1647 in velvet1880 1880 W. Gill River Golden Sand I. viii. 370 The deer are only hunted when in velvet, and from the horns in this state a medicine is made. 1884 R. Jefferies Red Deer iv. 72 While this bark or skin remains on the horn the stag is said to be in velvet and is not hunted. < as lemmas |
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