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Definition of Elk

1. Noun. Large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called 'elk' in Europe and 'moose' in North America.

2. Noun. Large North American deer with large much-branched antlers in the male.

3. Noun. Common deer of temperate Europe and Asia.

Definition of Elk

1. n. A large deer, of several species. The European elk (Alces machlis or Cervus alces) is closely allied to the American moose. The American elk, or wapiti (Cervus Canadensis), is closely related to the European stag. See Moose, and Wapiti.

2. n. The European wild or whistling swan (Cygnus ferus).

Definition of Elk

1. a large deer [n -S]

Medical Definition of Elk

1. A large deer, of several species. The European elk (Alces machlis or Cervus alces) is closely allied to the American moose. The American elk, or wapiti (Cervus Canadensis), is closely related to the European stag. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Elk

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