elks

Variant of elk

elk definition

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

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