Plural of elk
irregular plural
The plural of elk is elk or elks.
Forms of elk
| Singular | elk /ɛlk/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | elk /ɛlk/ elks /ɛlks/ |
| Countable | countable |
Meaning of elk
- noun Any of the subspecies of the moose (Alces alces, the largest member of the deer family, alternatively named Eurasian elk to avoid confusion with the wapiti), that occurs only in Europe and Asia.
- noun Common wapiti (Cervus canadensis), the second largest member of the deer family, once thought to be a subspecies of red deer.
- noun Sambar (Cervus unicolor).
Plural the same as the singular
Questions about the plural of elk
- What is the plural of elk?
- The plural of elk is elk or elks.
- Is elk countable?
- Elk is a countable noun.
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