elk
[ elk ]
/ ɛlk /
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noun, plural elks, (especially collectively) elk for 1, 2.
Also called European elk. the moose, Alces alces.
Also called American elk, wapiti. a large North American deer, Cervus canadensis, the male of which has large, spreading antlers.
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.
(initial capital letter) a member of a fraternal organization (Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks ) that supports or contributes to various charitable causes.
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First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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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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British Dictionary definitions for elk
elk
/ (ɛlk) /
noun plural elks or elk
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
American elk another name for wapiti
a stout pliable waterproof leather made from calfskin or horsehide
Word Origin for elk
Old English eolh; related to Old Norse elgr, Old High German elaho, Latin alcēs, Greek alkē, elaphos deer
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