Definitions for Caribou
ˈkær əˌbucari·bou

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1. caribou, reindeer, Greenland caribou, Rangifer tarandusnoun

   Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called `reindeer' in Eurasia and `caribou' in North America

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1. caribounoun

   Any of several North American subspecies of the reindeer, Rangifer tarandus.

2. Etymology: From Canadian caribou, from qalipu, from qalipi, from.

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1. caribou

   The reindeer or caribou (Rangifer tarandus), is a species of deer with circumpolar distribution, native to Arctic, subarctic, tundra, boreal, and mountainous regions of Northern Europe, Siberia, and North America. This includes both sedentary and migratory populations. It is the only representative of the genus Rangifer. Herd size varies greatly in different geographic regions. More recent studies suggest the splitting of reindeer and caribou into 6 distinct species over their range. Reindeer occur in both migratory and sedentary populations, and their herd sizes vary greatly in different regions. The tundra subspecies are adapted for extreme cold, and some are adapted for long-distance migration. Reindeer vary greatly in size and color from the smallest, the Svalbard reindeer (R. (t.) platyrhynchus), to the largest, Osborn's caribou (R. t. osborni). Although reindeer are quite numerous, some species and subspecies are in decline and considered Vulnerable. They are unique among deer (Cervidae) in that females may have antlers, although the prevalence of antlered females varies by species and subspecies. Reindeer are the only successfully semi-domesticated deer on a large scale in the world, and both wild and domestic reindeer have been an important source of food, clothing, and shelter for Arctic people throughout history and are still herded and hunted today. Wild reindeer "may well be the species of single greatest importance in the entire anthropological literature on hunting." In some traditional Christmas legends, Santa Claus's reindeer pull a sleigh through the night sky to help Santa Claus deliver gifts to good children on Christmas Eve.

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1. caribou

   A caribou is a large, North American mammal, also known as a reindeer in Europe and Asia, that belongs to the deer family. They are known for their large antlers and are mainly found in arctic, subarctic, tundra, boreal, and mountainous regions. Caribou are herbivores and migrate seasonally, often covering great distances, which is the most extensive mammal migration in existence. Their diet mainly consists of lichens in winter and a wider range of plants in summer.

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1. Caribounoun

   the American reindeer, especially the common or woodland species (Rangifer Caribou)

2. Etymology: [Canadian French.]

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1. Caribou

   Caribou is the eighth album by the English singer-songwriter Elton John, released in 1974. It was John's fourth chart-topping album in the United States and his third in the United Kingdom. The album contains the singles, "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me", which reached number 16 in the UK Singles Chart and number 2 in the US, and "The Bitch Is Back", which reached number 15 in the UK and number 4 in the US. Both these singles reached number 1 in Canada on the RPM 100 national Top Singles Chart. The album was named for the Caribou Ranch recording studio, where part of the album was recorded. Elton and associates previously recorded three albums at Château d'Hérouville in France. In the US the album was certified gold in July 1974 and was certified platinum and 2x platinum in March 1993 by the RIAA. In the liner notes to the 1995 CD re-release, John described the album as being quickly recorded in January 1974, with only about 9 days to get everything recorded, as he and the band "were under enormous pressure" to finish the album and then immediately embark on a Japanese tour. Producer Gus Dudgeon would later add additional backing vocals, horns and other overdubs after John and the band had finished their work.

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1. Caribou

   kar-i-bōō′, n. the American reindeer. [Can.Fr.]

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1. caribou

   A type of deer.

   Caribou are a type of deer.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on January 12, 2017  

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Caribou in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Caribou in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of Caribou in a Sentence

1. President Obama:

   Alaska’s National Wildlife refuge is an incredible place -- pristine, undisturbed, it supports caribou and polar bears, all manner of marine life, countless species of birds and fish, and for centuries it supported many Alaska native communities. But it’s very fragile.

2. Joseph Antoine:

   This decline of the caribou is not going to stop, certain areas had a huge amount of caribou at one time.

3. Greg Hare:

   It was found near the top of a snow-capped mountain in South West Yukon, it was an incredible discovery, we really did n’t intend to be on that [ ice ] patch on that day. VIKING SWORD DISCOVERY : HUNTER FINDS 1,100-YEAR-OLD WEAPON ON NORWEGIAN MOUNTAIN The archaeologists were travelling in two helicopters with a documentary film crew when they noticed caribou on the ice patch they were planning to land on. Instead, the helicopter landed on a small nearby patch of snow where Senior Project Archaeologist Christian Thomas quickly spotted the arrow.

4. President Obama:

   It supports caribou and polar bears, all manner of marine life, countless species of birds and fish, and for centuries it supported many Alaska native communities. But it’s very fragile.

5. Cindy Shogan:

   Exactly when and where they go is impossible to predict. Most herds, however, are drawn to a specific calving area. The 169,000 member Porcupine caribou herd has such a connection with Arctic Refuge.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Caribou
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Caribou
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caribou
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Caribou
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Caribou
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Caribou