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elk

[ elk ]

noun

, plural elks, (especially collectively) elk
  1. Also called European elk. the moose, Alces alces.
  2. Also called American elk, wapiti. a large North American deer, Cervus canadensis, the male of which has large, spreading antlers.
  3. a pliable leather used for sport shoes, made originally of elk hide but now of calfskin or cowhide tanned and smoked to resemble elk hide.
  4. (initial capital letter) a member of a fraternal organization Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks that supports or contributes to various charitable causes.


elk

/ ɛlk /

noun

  1. a large deer, Alces alces, of N Europe and Asia, having large flattened palmate antlers: also occurs in North America, where it is called a moose
  2. American elk
    another name for wapiti
  3. a stout pliable waterproof leather made from calfskin or horsehide
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of elk1

before 900; Middle English; Old English eolc, eolh; cognate with German Elch ( Old High German el ( a ) ho ), Latin alcēs, Greek álkē
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Word History and Origins

Origin of elk1

Old English eolh; related to Old Norse elgr, Old High German elaho, Latin alcēs, Greek alkē, elaphos deer
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Example Sentences

This means a decline in habitat quality for grazers like bison and elk, whose winter-killed carcasses grizzlies feed upon.

And, from the south, chronic wasting disease is poised to decimate the elk herds.

Any elk habitat expert, modern hunters as well as biologists, might take a stab at the time required for elk to make that journey.

Humans in central Alaska hunted elk around 13,300 years ago.

Either the child was buried at the same time the elk antler tools were made or 400 years later.

While the camp was busily criticizing the governor our scouts from the Elk came in and reported seeing Indians hunting buffalo.

Thence to the towns there are some elk and deer, but near the villages they become scarce.

For some distance from the Osage villages you only find deer, then elk, then cabrie, and finally buffalo.

While the ponies grazed, the Sioux ate heartily of the dried elk meat which Red Dog had given them.

The fleet met with contrary winds, and it was not until August 25 that his army landed at the head of Elk river.

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