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elk

Syllabification: (elk)

Pronunciation: /elk/

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Definition of elk

noun

1 (plural same or elks) a red deer of a large race native to North America. Also called wapiti.
- Cervus canadensis, family Cervidae
Britishanother term for moose.

2 (Elk) (plural Elks) a member of a charitable fraternal organization, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.

Origin:

late 15th century: probably from Old English elh, eolh, with substitution of k for h. Other words that have undergone this change are dialect selk (Old English seolh 'seal') and fark (Old English færh 'farrow')