dict_dl/en_MerriamWebster/elk_MW.json

{
  "elkhorn coral":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": a reef-building branching coral ( Acropora palmata ) of shallow waters of southern Florida and the West Indies":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8elk-\u02cch\u022frn-"
    ],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "Another highlight was the Tres Palmas Marine Reserve, home to the endangered reef-building elkhorn coral , as well as colorful marine life including parrotfish and blue tangs. \u2014 Washington Post , 10 Dec. 2021",
      "Here, snorkelers benefit from large brain and elkhorn coral in waters that only go 6 to 8 feet deep. \u2014 Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure , 1 June 2021",
      "The only other comparable disease outbreak occurred in the 1970s and 80s that nearly wiped out staghorn and elkhorn corals , which landed both on the endangered species list. \u2014 Jenny Staletovich, miamiherald , 20 Apr. 2018",
      "Our first mission was to snorkel off a popular beach called Punto Franc\u00e9s, where two years ago Dr. Guggenheim had seen intact expanses of elkhorn coral , a barometer of reef health. \u2014 Tony Perrottet, New York Times , 2 Jan. 2018"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1928, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-155030"
  },
  "Elkhart":{
    "type":[
      "geographical name"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      "city in northern Indiana east of South Bend population 50,949":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8el-\u02cck\u00e4rt"
    ],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-004021"
  },
  "elkhorn fern":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{},
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-053537"
  },
  "elk":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": moose sense 1":[
        "\u2014 used for one of the Old World"
      ],
      ": a large gregarious deer ( Cervus elaphus ) of North America, Europe, Asia, and northwestern Africa with the male having large antlers and many tines and that often form large herds":[],
      ": any of various large Asian deer":[],
      ": soft tanned rugged leather":[],
      ": a member of a major benevolent and fraternal order":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8elk"
    ],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "All four were confirmed to have the rare disease, which affects the nervous systems of deer, elk and moose. \u2014 Jordan Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune , 18 June 2022",
      "Dogs that are off leash can also disturb nesting ground birds and can chase, injure or kill small mammals, deer, elk or moose, according to the DWR. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 21 Apr. 2022",
      "Breeding season for Yellowstone elk takes place in late September, early October when lots of bugling can be heard. \u2014 Fox News , 21 May 2022",
      "By 1880, settlers had hunted the Eastern elk to extinction. \u2014 The New Yorker , 7 Mar. 2022",
      "Wild elk are even attacking farmers\u2019 haystacks in Washington and Oregon. \u2014 oregonlive , 29 Jan. 2022",
      "The elk ranch sits among other farms and large parcels along Edgerton Parks Road, a two-lane ribbon that provides access to popular ski, biking and hiking trails at Government Peak Recreation Area in the shadow of Hatcher Pass. \u2014 Zaz Hollander, Anchorage Daily News , 19 Apr. 2022",
      "Moose, fox, coyotes, grizzly bears, wolves, big horn sheep, mountain lions, bison, an immense elk population, and hundreds of species of birds call this region home, and through Amangani, both guests and non-guests can arrange a tour with Paul. \u2014 J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine , 5 Apr. 2022",
      "For wolves and grizzly bears in Yellowstone National Park, competition over a dead elk dinner has some unexpected results. \u2014 CBS News , 21 Feb. 2022"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{
      "Middle English, probably from Old English eolh ; akin to Old High German elaho elk, Greek elaphos deer":""
    },
    "first_known_use":{
      "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-070457"
  },
  "elkhound":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": norwegian elkhound":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[
      "\u02c8el-\u02cckau\u0307nd",
      "\u02c8elk-\u02cchau\u0307nd"
    ],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[
      "Recent Examples on the Web",
      "The Royal Norwegian Airforce released footage of the 1-year-old dog, an elkhound called Raija, running out of the wreckage into the hands of rescuers. \u2014 Fox News , 8 June 2020",
      "The 5-year-old Rumor beat out a Norwegian elkhound , a Pekingese, a miniature poodle, an Irish setter, a boxer and a Norwich terrier in the final ring. \u2014 Orange County Register , 14 Feb. 2017",
      "Trotter got her first Norwegian elkhound , named Candy, in 1949. \u2014 Kelly Whiteside, Andrew Das And Sarah Lyall, New York Times , 15 Feb. 2017"
    ],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{
      "1889, in the meaning defined above":""
    },
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-132816"
  },
  "Elk Island National Park":{
    "type":[
      "geographical name"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      "wildlife refuge and resort in east central Alberta, Canada":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-133933"
  },
  "elkwood":{
    "type":[
      "noun"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      ": sourwood":[],
      ": the soft wood of the umbrella tree ( Magnolia tripetala )":[],
      ": umbrella tree":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-213610"
  },
  "Elk Grove Village":{
    "type":[
      "geographical name"
    ],
    "definitions":{
      "village in northeastern Illinois northwest of Chicago population 33,127":[]
    },
    "pronounciation":[],
    "synonyms":[],
    "antonyms":[],
    "synonym_discussion":"",
    "examples":[],
    "history_and_etymology":{},
    "first_known_use":{},
    "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-225739"
  }
}