| eland | 1. <zoology> A species of large South African antelope (Oreas canna). It is valued both for its hide and flesh, and is rapidly disappearing in the settled districts; called also Cape elk. 2. <zoology> The elk or moose. Origin: D. Eland elk, of Slav. Origin; cf. Pol. Jelen stag, Russ. Olene, Lith. Elnis; perh. Akin to E. Elk. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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