elk

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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

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