moose
UK: muːs | US: muːs
n. A large, heavy deer with broad, palmate antlers, native to northern forests of North America, Europe, and Asia.
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The word "moose" originates from the Eastern Abenaki (Algonquian language family) word mos, meaning "he strips off," referring to the animal’s habit of stripping bark from trees. It entered English in the early 17th century via colonial encounters in North America. Unlike many English animal names derived from Germanic or Latin roots, "moose" retains its indigenous form without morphological segmentation.
A moose wandered into our campsite at dawn.
The moose’s antlers can span over six feet wide.
Moose are excellent swimmers despite their size.
We spotted a female moose and her calf near the lake.
Hunting moose requires a permit in this region.