elk

BrE /ɛlk/ AmE /ɛlk/

noun en → es

1 ANIMAL [noun] B2

a large deer with antlers, found in North America and Eurasia

alce (en América del Norte), ciervo alces (en Europa)

Collocations elk population · herd of elk

  • The elk population is increasing in the Rocky Mountains.

    La población de alces está aumentando en las Montañas Rocosas.

2 FOOD [noun] C1

the meat of an elk, used as food

carne de alce

Collocations elk steak · elk burger

  • They served elk steak for dinner.

    Sirvieron solomillo de alce para la cena.