What does the cryptic crossword clue "The Spanish king's moose (3)" mean?

The definition is "moose". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EL (abbreviation="The Spanish") + K (abbreviation="king's") = ELK; definition: "moose" The answer is ELK.

The Spanish king's moose (3)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16565 | 22 Across | 2021-04-29 flower

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