moose

Meanings

• noun

  A large, heavy-bodied, long-horned animal of the deer family. It is the largest extant species in the deer family.

  - "The moose is the largest deer in the world."
  - "Moose are commonly found in the northern forests of North America and Europe."
  - "During mating season, the antlers of a male moose can weigh up to 30 kg (66 lb)."

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Pronunciation

1. /muːs/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

Newfoundland speed bump , elk

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with moose
goose , snooze , juice

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Variants

List of all variants of moose that leads to same result
moose , Moose , Moose Jaw , Bull Moose , Bull Mooses

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Etymology

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Moose comes from the Algonquian word 'mos' meaning 'twig-eater'.

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Trivia

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1. Moose can swim for long distances and can hold their breath for up to 30 seconds underwater.

2. Moose are the largest living members of the deer family.

3. Moose are also known as 'moose deer' or 'elk deer'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Elk: Moose and elk are both large deer species, but they belong to different genera and have distinct physical characteristics.

2. Antlers: Moose are known for their large antlers, which they use in mating displays and for defense.

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Culture

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Moose have been an important food source for Indigenous peoples in North America for thousands of years. They have also been hunted for sport and their hides have been used for clothing. Moose are featured in the folklore and mythology of various Indigenous cultures. In literature, moose have appeared in works by authors such as Jack London and Ernest Hemingway.

How to Memorize "moose"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, heavy-bodied animal with long antlers.
   - Visualize the moose in its natural habitat, which is a forest with tall trees and a lot of greenery.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the moose with its large size and antlers.
   - Think of the moose as a large, powerful animal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Mnemonic: Moose = Massive, Outsized, Ugly, Elegant, Swimmer

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