tule elk

noun

: a relatively small elk (Cervus elaphus nannodes) native to California

Examples of tule elk in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Elephant seals and tule elk are a few of the thousand species that live in the area. Food Drink Life, Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2024 It was established by then-president Barack Obama in 2015 to protect the region’s biodiversity including tule elk, relic prairies and riparian habitat. Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024 Previous stamp stars include the black bear, tule elk, sturgeon, spiny lobster and bald eagle. Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2024 Set aside a few hours for a misty out-and-back hike on Tomales Point Trail, where wildflowers and tule elk can be spotted, or try the short-but-stunning Chimney Rock Trail. Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2023 See all Example Sentences for tule elk 

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Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tule elk was in 1939

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“Tule elk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tule%20elk. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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