elk

n.	1.	(Zool.) A large deer, of several species. The European elk Alces alces (formerly Alces machlis or Cervus alces) is closely allied to the American moose. The American elk, or wapiti (Cervus Canadensis) the largest member of the deer family, has large, spreading antlers and is closely related to the European stag. See Moose, and Wapiti. Irish elk (Paleon.) a large, extinct, Quaternary deer (Cervus giganteus) with widely spreading antlers. Its remains have been found beneath the peat of swamps in Ireland and England. See Illustration in Appendix; also Illustration of Antler. Cape elk (Zool.) the eland.
	1.	(Zool.) The European wild or whistling swan (Cygnus ferus).
prop. n.	1.	a member of the fraternal organization named Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, supporting various services to their communities.

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elk - large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called elk in Europe and moose in North America Synonyms: Alces alces, European elk, moose

Elk - Extension Language Kit

Extension Language Kit (Scheme) To see an elk in your dream, symbolizes strength and endurance. It is an indication that you need to spend more time with friends and eat healthier.Cape elk, Virginia deer, antelope, buck, camel, camelopard, caribou, deer, deerlet, doe, dromedary, eland, fallow deer, fawn, gazelle, giraffe, gnu, hart, hartebeest, hind, kaama, moose, mule deer, musk deer, okapi, red deer, reindeer, roe, roe deer, roebuck, springbok, stag, wildebeest

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