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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There are some 2,000 elk on the property and several lodges dotting the grounds, as well as two heated helicopter pads for year-round use.
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Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2025
One day, Kramer was at Peterson's house and captured a video of the artist holding up one of her elk moose shirts — an Ice Age elk moose, which is extinct now, and is one of the couple's favorite designs of hers.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Most elk seen in Redwood National Park are Roosevelt elk.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 31 July 2024
Today, the winter elk population in Yellowstone is fewer than 4,000—a number the park can sustain.
—Katie Jackson, Outside Online, 17 Mar. 2025
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Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2025
One day, Kramer was at Peterson's house and captured a video of the artist holding up one of her elk moose shirts — an Ice Age elk moose, which is extinct now, and is one of the couple's favorite designs of hers.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Most elk seen in Redwood National Park are Roosevelt elk.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 31 July 2024
Today, the winter elk population in Yellowstone is fewer than 4,000—a number the park can sustain.
—Katie Jackson, Outside Online, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Elk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elk. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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