elk

elk

noun \ˈelk\

plural elks

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

Origin of ELK

Middle English, probably from Old English eolh; akin to Old High German elaho elk, Greek elaphos deer

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with ELK

whelk