Eland n. : A species of large South African antelope (Oreas canna). It is valued both for its hide and flesh, and is rapidly disappearing in the settled districts; -- called also Cape elk.

Eland n. : The elk or moose.

Example:
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Taxonomy
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Defination from the web:
Eland live on the open plains of southern Africa and along the foothills of the great South African plateau. ... Common Eland are sometimes farmed and/or hunted for their meat, and in some cases can be better utilized than cattle due to their being more suited to their natural habitat. ...