Reindeer vs. Moose

Reindeer vs. Moose — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Reindeer and Moose

Reindeernoun

An Arctic and subarctic-dwelling deer of the species Rangifer tarandus, with a number of subspecies.

Moosenoun

(US) The largest member of the deer family (Alces alces), of which the male has very large, palmate antlers.

We saw a moose at the edge of the woods.

Reindeernoun

arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called reindeer in Eurasia and caribou in North America

Moosenoun

(informal) An ugly person.

Moosenoun

A stew.

Moosenoun

large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called elk in Europe and moose in North America

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