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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. Noun. (informal) An (w Acorn Electron) computer. ¹

2. Noun. (British) The largest member of the deer family (''Alces alces''); a moose. ¹

3. Noun. (North America) The common wapiti (''Cervus canadensis''); the second largest member of the deer family, smaller only ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

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

elitism elitisms elitist elitists elix elixate elixated elixates elixating elixation

elixations elixir elixir of life elixirlike elixirs elk elk-wood elk nut elk test elkburger

elkburgers elke elkhorn fern elkhound elkhounds elknut elks elkskin elkskins elkwood

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