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elk
I. \ˈelk, ˈeu̇k\ noun
(plural elk or elks)
Etymology: Middle English, probably from Old English eolh; akin to Old High German elaho elk, Old Norse elgr, Greek elaphos deer, Old Irish elit roe deer, Armenian eln deer, Sanskrit ṛśya male of a species of antelope
1. plural usually elk
a. : the largest existing deer (Alces alces) of Europe and Asia resembling the moose of No. America but not so large and found in parts of Scandinavia, Germany, Russia, and Siberia
b. : wapiti
c. : any of various large Asiatic deer (as the sambar)
2. : soft tanned rugged cattlehide leather used for work shoes, sport shoes — called also smoked elk
3. plural elks, usually capitalized : a member of one of the major benevolent and fraternal orders
4. : lama 2
II. noun
(-s)
Etymology: origin unknown
dialect England : a wild goose or swan |