n. a large spotted deer, of genus Axis, native to India and Sri Lanka
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A venomous water-snake or sea-serpent of the genus Hydrophis, of the East Indian seas.
n. The Indian spotted deer, Axis maculata.
Word Usage
"The deer, commonly known as chital, were suffering from suspected pneumonia and succumbed on January 16 and 17, they said, adding despite best efforts the animals died within two days after contracting the disease."