alces

is, f.

ἄλκη; O. H. Germ. Elaho; Norse, elgr; Engl. elk

I. the elk, living in the northern regions: Cervus alces, Linn.; Caes. B. G. 6, 27; Plin. 8, 15, 16, § 39.
Lewis & Short
A Latin Dictionary, 1879
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