What is another word for alces?
Pronunciation: [ˈalsɪz] (IPA) 
"Alces" is a scientific name for the North American moose. However, there are many alternative names for this magnificent creature. Some of the synonyms include the elk, meaning a large deer found in the United States and Canada, and the wapiti, which is the Shawnee Indian term for the American elk. Other synonyms that are commonly used for the "alces" include the caribou, the reindeer, and the antlered giant. All of these alternative names refer to the same species of animal, but they allow for more concise and varied descriptions, which can be especially useful when communicating with people who may not be familiar with the scientific name.
