elk Synonyms
Another word for elk
• noun (Context 1)
A very large gregarious deer (Cervus canadensis) of the family Cervidae, native to North America and eastern Asia, having a reddish-brown coat, a dark neck mane, a pale rump patch, and large branching antlers in the male; the wapiti.
"A herd of wapiti grazed peacefully in the high mountain meadow at dawn."
• noun (Context 2)
The largest extant species of the deer family Cervidae (Alces alces), native to the boreal forests of northern Eurasia and North America, characterized by long legs, a drooping snout, and broad, palmate antlers in the male; known in North America as the moose.
"The Eurasian moose waded through the shallow marsh in search of aquatic vegetation."
• noun (Context 3)
The lean, flavorful red meat of the elk, prized as game venison for roasting, grilling, or stewing.
"The mountain lodge served roasted venison with a wild berry reduction."
• noun (Context 4)
A soft, durable, pliable leather made from elk hide, or from cowhide or calfskin tanned to resemble it, used especially for moccasins, boots, and garments.
"The artisan stitched the traditional winter moccasins from supple smoked buckskin."