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elk

/ɛlk/

Meanings
noun
Any of various large species of deer such as the red deer, moose or wapiti (see usage notes).

Examples :

"While hiking in the Rocky Mountains, we saw a majestic bull elk with enormous antlers grazing in a meadow. "
animal nature organism

Related Words

Illustration enormous

enormous adjective

/ɪˈnɔː(ɹ)məs/

Deviating from the norm; unusual, extraordinary.

"Her enthusiasm for the project was enormous; it was unusual and extraordinary for someone so typically reserved. "

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antlers noun

/ˈæntlərz/

A branching and bony structure on the head of deer, moose and elk, normally in pairs. They are grown and shed each year. (Compare with horn, which is generally not shed.)

"While hiking in the woods, I found an antler from a deer."

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whistling verb

/ˈ(h)wɪslɪŋ/

To make a shrill, high-pitched sound by forcing air through the mouth. To produce a whistling sound, restrictions to the flow of air are created using the teeth, tongue and lips.

"Never whistle at a funeral."

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various adjective

/ˈvɛə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈvæɹ.i.əs/

Having a broad range (of different elements).

"The reasons are various."

Illustration species

species noun

/ˈspiːsiːz/

Type or kind. (Compare race.)

"the male species"

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children noun

[ˈt͡ʃʊld̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [ˈt͡ʃɪl.d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [tʃɪl.ɹən]

A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

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majestic adjective

/məˈdʒɛstɪk/

Having qualities of splendor or royalty.

"The castle, with its towering walls and intricate carvings, presented a majestic sight. "

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mountains noun

/ˈmaʊntn̩z/

An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit.

"We spent the weekend hiking in the mountains."

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grazing verb

/ˈɡɹeɪzɪŋ/

To feed or supply (cattle, sheep, etc.) with grass; to furnish pasture for.

"1999: Although it is perfectly good meadowland, none of the villagers has ever grazed animals on the meadow on the other side of the wall. — Stardust, Neil Gaiman, page 4 (2001 Perennial Edition)."

Illustration zookeeper

zookeeper noun

/ˈzuˌkipər/

A person employed at a zoo to attend to the animals.

"The zookeeper fed the giraffes their lunch of fresh leaves. "

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beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"

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pointed verb

/ˈpɔɪntɪd/

To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.

"The teacher pointed to the map to show the students where the capital city was located. "