: a ruminant mammal (Alces alces) with humped shoulders, long legs, and broadly palmated antlers that is the largest existing member of the deer family and inhabits forested areas of Canada, the northern U.S., Europe, and Asia
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[Loyal Order of Moose]: a member of a major benevolent and fraternal order
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Examples of moose in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebThe heads of Max, Melvin and Buff (deer, moose and buffalo, respectively) still hang on the wall and comment on the proceedings, while Sammy the Raccoon also is still around — but is no longer acting as a living coonskin cap.—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2024 The video shows the rapidly flowing river the calf had fallen into and then shows the mother moose trotting across the campground in a panic.—Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 10 July 2024 In Alaska, adult moose range from 800 to 1,600 pounds.—Sage Marshall, Field & Stream, 6 June 2024 Wildlife officials said conflicts with people are common in spring when cow elk and cow moose have their young nearby.—Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 3 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for moose
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Word History
Etymology
of Algonquian origin; akin to Massachusett moos moose
: a large cud-chewing mammal with broad flattened antlers and humped shoulders that is related to the deer and lives in forests of Canada, the northern U.S., Europe, and Asia
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