Irish elk

noun

1. an extinct deerlike mammal of the genus Megaceros ( Megaloceros ), of the Pleistocene Epoch, having in the male extremely large, broad antlers.

Irish elk

noun

1. an extinct Eurasian giant deer of the Pleistocene genus Megaloceros, which had antlers up to 4 metres across

Word History and Origins

Origin of Irish elk¹

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

The Irish Elk became extinct because his horns were too heavy.

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