moose — a large deer with broad flat antlers, found in northern forests of America, Europe, and Asia
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large deer with broad flat antlers, found in northern forests of America, Europe, and Asia
Pronunciation (IPA): /muːs/
Example Sentences
- The moose was so tall that it had to duck under the traffic sign.
- A family of moose crossed the highway, causing a massive traffic jam.
- The confused moose thought its reflection in the lake was another moose trying to steal its lunch.
moose
NOUN[/muːs/]
a large deer with broad flat antlers, found in northern forests of America, Europe, and Asia
a large deer with broad flat antlers, found in northern forests of America, Europe, and Asia
The moose drinks berry juice, letting drops fall loose!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word moose derives from early 17th-century Algonquian languages spoken by Native Americans, particularly from forms such as 'moos' or 'mons'. The term originally meant 'animal that strips bark from trees', reflecting the moose's characteristic feeding behavior.
Breakdown
moos/mons (to strip bark from trees) → moose. The root refers to the animal's primary feeding habit of stripping and consuming tree bark.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The moose was so tall that it had to duck under the traffic sign.”
“A family of moose crossed the highway, causing a massive traffic jam.”
“The confused moose thought its reflection in the lake was another moose trying to steal its lunch.”
“Wildlife photographers often travel to Alaska to capture images of moose in their natural habitat.”
📚Related Words
Want to master 27,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.