Where does “moose” come from?
moose (English) comes from Japanese むすめ — 娘: girl; daughter.
moose (English): The largest member of the deer family (Alces americanus, sometimes included in Alces alces), of which the male has very large, palmate antlers
Definitions
- The largest member of the deer family (Alces americanus, sometimes included in Alces alces), of which the male has very large, palmate antlers
Ancestry of “moose”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japanese | むすめ | 娘: girl; daughter |