European elk

American  

noun

1. the moose, Alces alces.

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Example Sentences

European elk were originally widespread in Britain but were hunted to extinction in the Neolithic era.

From BBC • May 12, 2025

Moose, mōōs, n. the largest deer of America, resembling the European elk.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various

The identity of the moose with the European elk is a fact that leads to curious considerations.

From The Hunters' Feast Conversations Around the Camp Fire by Reid, Mayne

The European elk more closely resembles the American moose.

From First Across the Continent The story of the exploring expedition of Lewis and Clark in 1804-5-6 by Brooks, Noah

It closely resembles the European elk, and by many zoölogists is considered the same species.

From The Gutenberg Webster's Unabridged Dictionary Section M, N, and O by Project Gutenberg