European elk

Other forms: European elks

Definitions of European elk
  1. noun
    large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called `elk' in Europe and `moose' in North America
    synonyms: Alces alces, elk, moose
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    type of:
    cervid, deer
    distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
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