Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks

noun

See under elk(def 4).

Definition for benevolent and protective order of elks (2 of 2)

elk
[ elk ]
/ ɛlk /

noun, plural elks, (especially collectively) elk for 1, 2.

Also called European elk. the moose, Alces alces.
Also called American elk, wapiti. a large North American deer, Cervus canadensis, the male of which has large, spreading antlers.
a pliable leather used for sport shoes, made originally of elk hide but now of calfskin or cowhide tanned and smoked to resemble elk hide.
(initial capital letter) a member of a fraternal organization (Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks) that supports or contributes to various charitable causes.

Origin of elk

before 900; Middle English; Old English eolc, eolh; cognate with German Elch (Old High German el(a)ho), Latin alcēs, Greek álkē

British Dictionary definitions for benevolent and protective order of elks

elk
/ (ɛlk) /

noun plural elks or elk

a large deer, Alces alces, of N Europe and Asia, having large flattened palmate antlers: also occurs in North America, where it is called a moose
American elk another name for wapiti
a stout pliable waterproof leather made from calfskin or horsehide

Word Origin for elk

Old English eolh; related to Old Norse elgr, Old High German elaho, Latin alcēs, Greek alkē, elaphos deer