Analogy — “Sheep : mutton :: Deer : ?”. (Recovery applied: corrected spelling from “Dear” to “Deer”; standardized meat term.)

Introduction / Context:
This is a standard animal-to-meat analogy. “Sheep : mutton” names the animal and the conventional culinary name of its meat. We must select the culinary meat term that corresponds to “deer.” A minor Recovery-First adjustment is applied: the stem contained “Dear,” which is corrected to “Deer” to preserve the intended meaning.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• “Mutton” is the culinary name of sheep meat.
• The goal is to find the established culinary name of deer meat.
• We ignore generic words like “meat/flesh” and unrelated species’ meat terms.

Concept / Approach:
Deer meat is called “venison.” The relation is animal → culinary term for its meat. The correct answer should be that widely accepted culinary label.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:
“Veal” is calf (young cattle) meat; “beef” is adult cattle meat. “Meat/flesh” are generic and do not parallel the specific culinary naming pattern seen in “mutton.”

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

Common Pitfalls:
Choosing a generic or familiar meat term rather than the exact culinary label that fits the species in the stem.

Final Answer:
venison