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elk (elk)

noun pl. elk or elks

  1. moose: the common term in Europe
  2. wapiti
  3. a light, flexible leather of cowhide or calfskin

Etymology: ME, irreg. development (with -k for -ch) < OE eolh, akin to Ger elch, ON elgr < Gmc base *alchis < IE base *el-, stag, hart > Welsh elain, doe, Lith élnis, Gr elaphos, deer

elk Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • see: But we did see a young elk as well as reindeer and roe deer.
  • include: Wildlife includes elk, deer, brown bears and wolves.
  • shoot: Ken and Kris discover poachers who are shooting elk with a crossbow to cut off the antlers.
  • spot: You then set out across the snow, possibly spotting elks as you explore.

Adjective modifier

  • wild: They sound like a herd of wild elk running from the wolf pack at two in the morning.
  • great: The great elk did not say, " Cloven hoofs are very much worn now.

Modifies a noun

  • grove: An elk grove coin jackpot for a good deal attract the to.
  • safari: However, in keeping with the contained exertion of our holiday we chose the elk safari option.
  • steak: Social Profile Food & Drink: Local specialities include fresh rainbow trout, buffalo and elk steaks and Mexican dishes.
  • population: Beyond 1850 The wolves had taken a heavy toll on the elk population and by 1830 they were scarce.
  • herd: The National Elk Refuge provides critical winter range for an elk herd of approx.
  • cow: Here the elk cows appear as if X-rayed and the ships no longer have elk cows heads on their prows.

Noun used with modifier

bull: In due course, who should come down to drink but a very nice 7 point bull elk!