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Elch

moose

noun ELKH Rare
Animals & Nature Wild Animals

Also means

elk (European usage)

Usage Note

Elch is the German word for what North Americans call moose (Alces alces). In Europe 'elk' can mean the same animal; in German Elch is unambiguous. It is the largest member of the deer family and is found in northern and eastern Germany.

Examples

"Ein Elch stand mitten auf der Straße und blockierte den Verkehr."

Natural Translation

A moose stood in the middle of the road and blocked traffic.

Literal Translation

A moose stood in-the middle on-the road and blocked the traffic.

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