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European elk

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noun

  1. the moose, Alces alces.


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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

Please to let me hear if my female moose corresponds with that you saw, and whether you think still that the American moose and European elk are the same creature.

From The Natural History of Selborne, Vol. 1 by Morley, Henry

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

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

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