elk
/ɛlk/
noun
- A large deer with big antlers, found in North America and parts of Asia, also known as the wapiti.
- Elk are known for their loud bugling calls, which can be heard from far away.
- We saw a herd of elk grazing in the meadow during our trip to Yellowstone.
- The male elk uses its large antlers to fight other males during mating season.
- A large deer found in northern Europe and Asia, known as the moose in North America.
- Hunters in Norway must have a special license to hunt elk.
- In Sweden, it is common to see elk crossing the road in forested areas.
- The European elk is the largest member of the deer family in that region.
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