Eland
Pronunciation : E"land
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [D. eland elk, of Slav. origin; cf. Pol. jelen stag, Russ. ol?ne, Lith. elnis; perh. akin to E. elk.]
Definition : 1. (Zo?l.)
Defn: 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. (Zo?l.)
Defn: The elk or moose.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913