1. Large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called ‘elk’ in Europe and ‘moose’ in North America
   "The bull Alces alces's massive antlers can span up to 6 feet";
   - elk [Brit], moose [N. Amer]

Type of: cervid, deer

Part of: Alces, genus Alces

Encyclopedia: Alces alces