noun
elk
ELK/elk/
A large deer with heavy antlers, especially the North American wapiti.
The elk stands with its branching antlers above its dark neck.
Etymology
Old English elch already named the elk. The source offers several possible origins for that form, so the animal name is secure even though its earlier history is uncertain.
In context
deer have made their homes in some of the most diverse habitats on the planet from the Majestic elk of North America to the tiny Pudo of South America
More examples
- A herd of elk crossed the valley.
- The elk lifted its heavy antlers.
- We watched the elk from a distance.
Forms
elk · elks
Similar words
- wapiti
- Another name for North American elk.
- deer
- The broader animal category.