moose

n.
  1. (Zoöl.) A large cervine mammal (Alces alces syn. Alces machlis, syn Alces Americanus), native of the Northern United States and Canada. The adult male is about as large as a horse, and has very large, palmate antlers. It closely resembles the European elk, and by many zoölogists is considered the same species. See Elk.
  2. A member of the Progressive Party; a Bull Moose.
    3. Moose bird (Zoöl.),
    the Canada jayor whisky jack. See Whisky jack.
    Moose deer .
    Same as Moose.
    Moose yard (Zoöl.),
    a locality where moose, in winter, herd together in a forest to feed and for mutual protection.