Early 17th century; earliest use found in Pierre Erondelle (fl. 1586–1609). From Canadian French orignac and its altered form orignal from Basque oregnac, oreñac, plural of orein stag from ancient Greek ὀρυγ-, ὄρυξ.
Definition of orignal in US English:
orignal
nounɒrɪˈnjal
Canadian rare
The moose, Alces alces.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Pierre Erondelle (fl. 1586–1609). From Canadian French orignac and its altered form orignal from Basque oregnac, oreñac, plural of orein stag from ancient Greek ὀρυγ-, ὄρυξ.