elgur

Faroese

/ˈɛlkʊɹ/

noun
Definitions
  • North America moose, British elk: an animal of the species Alces alces, the largest member of the deer family, Cervidae

Etymology

Derived from Old Norse elgr (moose).

Origin

Old Norse

elgr

Gloss

moose

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