noun
Meaning 1
Synonym of deer scarer.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: deer scarer
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
scaredeer
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Pronunciation
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Received-Pronunciation: /ˈskɛəˌdɪə/
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General-American: /ˈskɛɚˌdɪɹ/
noun
Meaning 2
Any effigy similar to a scarecrow used to ward off deer.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Calque of Japanese 鹿威し (shishiodoshi), modelled on scarecrow, equivalent to scare + deer.