elk
noun
the moose, Alces alces.
elks
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pluralof elk.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"So, people heard the painted elks talking and the human figures responding with a voice that resembled their own."
From Science Daily ● Nov. 25, 2024
The park is home to 53 species of mammals, including moose, bears, elks, mountain goats and caribou.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2024
In the meantime, the visitor center can point you toward alternative year-round destinations and trails open to ramblers from around the world and a diversity of animals, including Roosevelt elks, Olympic marmots and black bears.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 13, 2023
The elks alternated between reciting rap lyrics when moving with ease and stretches of silence when the going got tougher.
From New York Times ● Jun. 25, 2021
“You call this waiting?” the imaginary elks seemed to scold.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
