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Alces

Alces

9.8
A group of very large deer that includes the moose
  • noun
  • /ˈæl.sɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • The moose, classified as Alces alces, is native to both North America and Eurasia.

Examples

  • The moose, classified as Alces alces, is native to both North America and Eurasia.

  • The genus Alces includes the largest members of the deer family.

  • Researchers tracked migration patterns of Alces in northern forests.

  • Look at that Alces!

  • The Alces genus includes some of the largest deer species.

  • Researchers tracked migration patterns of Alces in northern forests.

  • The genus Alces includes the largest members of the deer family.

Synonyms

genus Alces
vsAlces
  • Specialized
9.1

A group of large deer that includes the moose and lives in northern parts of North America, Europe and Asia

is the taxonomic term without specifying native regions

Compounds

Alces alces
  • Specialized
7.9

A large northern deer with broad, flat antlers on males, called moose in North America and elk in Europe

genus Alces
  • Specialized
9.1

A group of large deer that includes the moose and lives in northern parts of North America, Europe and Asia

Surface Forms

Alces singular
Alces plural

Etymology

Alces is the scientific name for the moose and comes from an old Greek word, alkis, that meant 'elk' and was linked to 'strength'. So the name fits the meaning: it labels the large, strong deer we call moose or elk today.