moose

noun

1. The largest member of the deer family (Alces americanus, sometimes included in Alces alces), of which the male has very large, palmate antlers.

   “We saw a moose at the edge of the woods.”

2. Any of the extinct moose-like deer of the genera Cervalces and Libralces.

   “Europe’s giant beavers lived at the same time as the first moose, Libralces gallicus.”

3. (colloquial, derogatory, figuratively)An ugly person.
4. (US, slang)An Asian girl taken as a lover.

   “In military bases in the rear areas it was common for soldiers to have a moose.”

   “Even the lowest ranked serviceman, because of his salary, benefits, and status as an American occupationaire, could afford to “maintain a ‘Moose’ and still take care of his other obligations.””

5. (derogatory, slang, slur)A Muslim.

name

1. An English surname.