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Meaning of NAPU

Pronunciation:  'nâpoo

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  chevrotain somewhat larger than the kanchil; found in India and Malaya
 
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 Synonyms: Tragulus Javanicus
 
 See Also: chevrotain, genus Tragulus, mouse deer, Tragulus

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Na*pu"\, n. [Native name.] (Zo["o]l.)
A very small chevrotain ({Tragulus Javanicus}), native of
Java. It is about the size of a hare, and is noted for its
agility in leaping. Called also {Java musk deer}, {pygmy musk
deer}, and {deerlet}.
 

 

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