First Known Use: before 12th century
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elk
noun \ˈelk\
: a large kind of North American deer with big antlers
: a European or Asian moose
plural elks
Full Definition of ELK
1
plural usually elk a : moose 1 —used for one of the Old World b : a large gregarious deer (Cervus elaphus) of North America, Europe, Asia, and northwestern Africa —called also red deer, wapiti c : any of various large Asian deer
2
: soft tanned rugged leather
3
capitalized [Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks] : a member of a major benevolent and fraternal order
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Origin of ELK
Middle English, probably from Old English eolh; akin to Old High German elaho elk, Greek elaphos deer
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elk
noun \ˈelk\
Definition of ELK for Kids
1
: a large deer of North America, Europe, and Asia with curved antlers having many branches
2
: the moose of Europe and Asia
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