moose

moose
noun /muːs/
a) The largest member of the deer family (Alces alces), of which the male has very large, palmate antlers.

We saw two moose at the edge of the woods by the marsh.

b) worm

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Synonyms:
, (Cervus alces or Alces malchis)


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