WAPITI

wapiti, elk, American elk, Cervus elaphus canadensis

(noun) large North American deer with large much-branched antlers in the male

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

wapiti (plural wapitis or wapiti)

(US, Canada) The American elk (Cervus elaphus canadensis or Cervus canadensis). It was formerly considered to be in the same species as the European red deer, which it somewhat exceeds in size.

Synonyms

• elk (North America)

Source: Wiktionary

Wap"i*ti, n. Etym: [Probably the Iroquois name. Bartlett.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: The American elk (Cervus Canadensis). It is closely related to the European red deer, which it somewhat exceeds in size.

Note: By some writers it is thought to be a variety of the red deer, but it is considered a distinct species by others. It is noted for the large, branching antlers of the male.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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