(1) Large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called `elk' in Europe and `moose' in North America
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Etymology
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Noun
The common wapiti (Cervus canadensis); the second largest member of the deer family, smaller only than a moose. Elk never have flat antlers (like moose do.)
The largest member of the deer family (Alces alces); a moose.
