elk

(noun)

noun

1. large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called `elk' in Europe and `moose' in North America

Similar word(s): moose

Definition categories: animal, cervid, deer

2. large North American deer with large much-branched antlers in the male

Similar word(s): wapiti

Definition categories: animal, cervid, deer

3. common deer of temperate Europe and Asia

Similar word(s): wapiti

Definition categories: animal, cervid, deer