Meaning of ELK
| Pronunciation: | | elk
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| | Definition: | | [n] large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called elk in Europe and moose in North America |
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| | Synonyms: | | Alces alces, European elk, moose |
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| | See Also: | | Alces, cervid, deer, genus Alces | |
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| | Definition: | | Elk
There are only four species left of what was once North America`s most widespread hoofed animal. Here is a comprehensive introduction to the elk, covering physiology, habitat, behavior, diet, and conservation. more details ... |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Elk\, n. [Icel. elgr; akin to Sw. elg, AS. eolh, OHG.
elaho, MHG. elch, cf. L. alces; perh. akin to E. eland.]
(Zo["o]l.)
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}.
{Irish elk} (Paleon.), a large, extinct, Quaternary deer
({Cervus giganteus}) with widely spreading antlers. Its
remains have been found beneath the peat of swamps in
Ireland and England. See Illustration in Appendix; also
Illustration of {Antler}.
{Cape elk} (Zo["o]l.), the eland.
\Elk\, Elke \Elke\, n. (Zo["o]l.)
The European wild or whistling swan ({Cygnus ferus}).
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| | Definition: | | Seeing an elk in your dream, symbolizes strength and endurance. It is an indication that you need to spend more time with friends and eat healthier. |
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| | Related Terms: | | antelope, buck, camel, camelopard, Cape elk, caribou, deer, deerlet, doe, dromedary, eland, fallow deer, fawn, gazelle, giraffe, gnu, hart, hartebeest, hind, kaama, moose, mule deer, musk deer, okapi, red deer, reindeer, roe, roe deer, roebuck, springbok, stag, Virginia deer, wildebeest |
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