transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈelk ]
noun
( plural elks )
Etymology: Middle English, probably from Old English eolh; akin to Old High German elaho elk, Greek elaphos deer
Date: before 12th century
1. plural usually elk
a. : moose 1 — used for one of the Old World
b. : a large gregarious deer ( Cervus elaphus ) of North America, Europe, Asia, and northwestern Africa — called also red deer, wapiti
c. : any of various large Asian deer
2. : soft tanned rugged leather
3. capitalized
[Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks ]
: a member of a major benevolent and fraternal order