[elk] 
) elk for 1, 2. | 1. | Also called European elk. the moose, Alces alces. |
| 2. | Also called American elk, wapiti. a large North American deer, Cervus canadensis, the male of which has large, spreading antlers. |
| 3. | a pliable leather used for sport shoes, made originally of elk hide but now of calfskin or cowhide tanned and smoked to resemble elk hide. |
| 4. | (initial capital letter) a member of a fraternal organization (Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks) that supports or contributes to various charitable causes. |
| elk (ělk) n. pl. elk or elks
[Middle English, probably alteration of Old English eolh.] |
| wap·i·ti (wŏp'ĭ-tē) n. wapiti or wap·i·tis A large light brown or grayish-brown North American deer (Cervus canadensis) having long, branching antlers. Also called American elk, elk. [Shawnee waapiti.] |