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Moose etymology

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English word moose comes from Proto-Algonquian *mo·swa (Moose.)

Detailed word origin of moose

Dictionary entry Language Definition
*mo·swa Proto-Algonquian (alg-pro) Moose.
moos Massachusett (wam)
moose English (en) (US) The largest member of the deer family (Alces alces), of which the male has very large, palmate antlers.. (informal) An ugly person.