moose
a large, long-headed mammal, Alces alces, of the deer family, having circumpolar distribution in the Northern Hemisphere, the male of which has enormous palmate antlers.
(initial capital letter) a member of a fraternal and benevolent organization (Loyal Order of Moose ).
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In colder climates, for example, moose are often about 80 pounds heavier than their southern compatriots.
An ancient era of global warming could hint at our scorching future | Rachel Feltman | August 16, 2021 | Popular-ScienceOver the coming decades, the bus would become an area landmark, serving as a shelter for moose hunters and backcountry travelers.
In this 45,809-acre wilderness, hikers are about as likely to see a moose as another human.
Wildlife sightings—moose, bears, deer, foxes, coyotes, and a host of other animals—are a magical part of the trail experience, but encounters with animals trying to raid your food stash can be an annoyance and a safety hazard.
Wolves, grizzly bears, and moose are all incredibly dangerous to both humans and pets, and dogs should be kept on a leash at all times.
In the end, Republicans did not win control of the Senate so much as the Democrats delivered it like a field-dressed moose.
Forgive my candor, though such is my wont, but much like that moose on a spit, Bernie is dead.
On stage, Amber spoofed Sarah Palin in a topknot and librarian glasses, yanking a toy gun and stuffed moose from her skirt.
Best Career Arc Ever: From Burlesque To Bartending | Anne Berry | September 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTYou could hold classes in the moose Lodge or at the Y. Classes would be large.
My Commencement Speech to Rutgers’ Geniuses: Go Forth and Fail | P. J. O’Rourke | May 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTPrincess Anne, on a visit to Canada, was given a painting by a contemporary artist - of the Princess riding a moose.
Here Justin entered with a steaming bowl of stewed moose meat and prairie spinach.
Menotah | Ernest G. HenhamThen she noticed that he had stopped, and was looking at her in deprecation, and was holding aside the screen of moose-maples.
Blazed Trail Stories | Stewart Edward WhiteThey also make finger rings out of moose hair, taken from the breast tuft of this animal, in which mottoes or devices are worked.
The Indian in his Wigwam | Henry R. SchoolcraftHe understood that the moose had gone back to watch for his pursuers.
The Watchers of the Trails | Charles G. D. RobertsThe deer and moose were in their well-trodden "yards," for the snow was deep.
The Watchers of the Trails | Charles G. D. Roberts
British Dictionary definitions for moose
/ (muːs) /
a large North American deer, Alces alces, having large flattened palmate antlers: also occurs in Europe and Asia where it is called an elk
Origin of moose
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