<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>plural elks (especially collectively) elk</li><li>the moose, <em>Alces alces</em></li><li>Also called American elk, wapiti</li><li>a large North American deer, <em>Cervus canadensis</em>, the male of which has large, spreading antlers.</li><li>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.</li><li>(initial capital letter) a member of a fraternal organization Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks that supports or contributes to various charitable causes.</li></ul>