Moose

Definitions

1. The largest member of the deer family (Alces americanus, sometimes included in Alces alces), of which the male has very large, palmate antlers.
2. An Asian girl taken as a lover.
   US, slang
3. An English surname.
4. A Muslim.
   derogatory, slang, slur
5. Any of the extinct moose-like deer of the genera Cervalces and Libralces.
6. An ugly person.
   colloquial, derogatory, figuratively

Equivalents

Examples

“We saw⟳ a moose at the edge of the woods.”

“Europe’s giant beavers lived at the same time as the first moose, Libralces gallicus.”

“In military bases in the rear areas it was common for soldiers to have⟳ a moose.”

“Even the lowest ranked serviceman, because of his salary, benefits, and status as an American occupationaire, could afford⟳ to “maintain⟳ a ‘Moose’ and still take⟳ care of his other obligations.””

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