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Definition of Moose

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

Definition of Moose

1. n. A large cervine mammal (Alces machlis, or A. Americanus), native of the Northern United States and Canada. The adult male is about as large as a horse, and has very large, palmate antlers. It closely resembles the European elk, and by many zoölogists is considered the same species. See Elk.

2. n. A member of the Progressive Party; a Bull Moose.

Definition of Moose

1. Noun. (American English) The largest member of the deer family (''Alces alces''), of which the male has very large, palmate antlers. ¹

2. Noun. (plural of moose) ¹

3. Noun. (obsolete rare) A stew. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Moose

1. a ruminant mammal [n MOOSE]

Medical Definition of Moose

1. A large cervine mammal (Alces machlis, or A. Americanus), native of the Northern United States and Canada. The adult male is about as large as a horse, and has very large, palmate antlers. It closely resembles the European elk, and by many zoologists is considered the same species. See Elk. Moose bird, a locality where moose, in winter, herd together in a forest to feed and for mutual protection. Origin: A native name; Knisteneaux mouswah; Algonquin monse. Mackenzie. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Moose

Literary usage of Moose

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Annual Report by New York Zoological Society, Tennyson Society (1906)
"THE IDAHO moose. By HARLOW BROOKS, MD MADISON GRANT, in his article concerning the range of the moose,* mentions the appearance of this animal in ..."

2. Scribners Monthly (1878)
"Lost big moose again," he said. " I follow this one, think big moose all time. ... You see, always moose like water pretty well ; in summertime when flies ..."

3. Adventure Guide to the Inside Passage and Coastal Alaska by Lynn Readicker-Henderson (2002)
"moose moose are the largest members of the deer family; they stand from five to seven feet at ... Most people think the moose is an ungainly looking animal, ..."

4. Recreation by George O. Shields, American Canoe Association, League of American Sportsmen (1899)
"A PET moose CC KARR. I read with great interest the article in your magazine by HE Lee, ... He has denounced the hunting of moose as a pastime which ..."

5. Outing (1893)
"AMONG the great game of North America the moose easily holds the first place. ... It is noticeable that where moose range, the ruffled grouse is numerous, ..."

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