alce
alce · alces
An elkAn elk.
Meaning
2 senses(rare)A mythical beast resembling a griffin with no wings, often classified as a male griffin.
(obsolete)An elk.
Origin
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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