moose: Meaning and Definition of

moose

Pronunciation: (ms), [key]
— pl. moose.
  1. a large, long-headed mammal, Alces alces, of the deer family, having circumpolar distribution in the Northern Hemisphere, the male of which has enormous palmate antlers.
  2. (cap.) a member of a fraternal and benevolent organization
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