elk
elk \'elk\ n or elks or elk [ME, prob. fr. OE eolh; akin to OHG elaho elk, Gk elaphos dee] pl r pl usu 1a: the largest existing deer (Alces alces) of Europe and Asia resemb ling but not so large as the moose of No. America 1b: WAPITI 1c: any of various large Asiatic deer 2: soft tanned rugged leather