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noun

alces

gen. alcis · gender feminine · decl. 3rd
ἄλκη; O. H. Germ. Elaho; Norse, elgr; Engl. elk
the elk
the elk, living in the northern regions: Cervus alces, Linn.; Caes. B. G. 6, 27; Plin. 8, 15, 16, § 39.
Perseus ID: n1753 Key: alces