American elk

American  

noun

1. elk.

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Etymology

Origin of American elk

An Americanism dating back to 1765–75

Example Sentences

It is sad to think that such a noble creature as the American elk is doomed to early and absolute extinction, but such is nevertheless the fact.

From Cruisings in the Cascades A Narrative of Travel, Exploration, Amateur Photography, Hunting, and Fishing by Shields, George O.

The American elk is not found indigenous in the eastern hemisphere, although he is the ornament of many a lordly park.

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

It is called in different districts, or by different authors, elk, round-horned elk, American elk, stag, red deer, grey moose, le biche, wapiti and wewaskish.

From Popular Adventure Tales by Reid, Mayne

Its splendid antlers carried eleven points but they were not as massive in the beam or as sharply bent backward at the tips as are those of the American elk.

From Across Mongolian Plains A Naturalist's Account of China's 'Great Northwest' by Andrews, Roy Chapman

It is called in different districts, or by different authors, elk, round-horned elk, American elk, stag, red deer, grey moose, le biche, wapiti, and wewaskish.

From The Young Voyageurs Boy Hunters in the North by Harvey, William