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elk

The definition of an elk is a moose, or a flexible leather from a calfskin or horsehide.

(noun)

An example of an elk is the Kansu Red Deer.
An example of elk is a material used to make sporting foot gear.

See elk in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. elk or elks

moose: the common term in Europe
☆ wapiti
a light, flexible leather of cowhide or calfskin

Origin: 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

See elk in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. elk elk or elks

See wapiti.
The moose.
A light, pliant leather of horsehide or calfskin, tanned and finished to resemble elk hide.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , probably alteration of Old English eolh

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