plural elk also elks
1
plural usually elk
a
: a large gregarious deer (Cervus elaphus) of North America, Europe, Asia, and northwestern Africa with the male having large antlers and many tines and that often form large herds
Note: The North American elk is usually considered to constitute a separate species (C. canadensis).
called also red deer, wapiti
b
: moose sense 1
—used for one of the Old World
c
: any of various large Asian deer
2
: soft tanned rugged leather
3
usually Elk plural Elks
[Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks]
: a member of a major benevolent and fraternal order
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In 1997, northern Yellowstone elk numbered nearly 20,000; a decade later the area held 8335 elk and 101 wolves.
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Byvirginia Morell, science.org, 23 Oct. 2024
Since the elk was euthanized, there’s been a public outcry.
—Darcie Moran, Detroit Free Press, 19 Oct. 2024
On stage will be six buffalo, some elk, stars -- Morning Star, Evening Star and Radiant Star -- an eagle that helped the Osage people come to earth, a swan and a water bird.
—April Wallace, arkansasonline.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Despite the progress made by manufacturers in perfecting calls that sound more like an elk than an elk, hunters don’t have it any better.
—Chad Schearer, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2024
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Byvirginia Morell, science.org, 23 Oct. 2024
Since the elk was euthanized, there’s been a public outcry.
—Darcie Moran, Detroit Free Press, 19 Oct. 2024
On stage will be six buffalo, some elk, stars -- Morning Star, Evening Star and Radiant Star -- an eagle that helped the Osage people come to earth, a swan and a water bird.
—April Wallace, arkansasonline.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Despite the progress made by manufacturers in perfecting calls that sound more like an elk than an elk, hunters don’t have it any better.
—Chad Schearer, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2024
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“Elk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elk. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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