alce
alce · alces
An elkAn elk.
Значення
значень: 2(рідковживане)A mythical beast resembling a griffin with no wings, often classified as a male griffin.
(застаріле)An elk.
Походження
Learned borrowing from Latin alcē. Doublet of Alcis, Algiz, and elk. Possibly from AncienLearned borrowing from Latin alcē. Doublet of Alcis, Algiz, and elk.
Possibly from Ancient Greek ἀλκή (alkḗ, “courage, prowess; guard, defense”).
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