WAPITIS

Noun

wapitis

plural of wapiti

Source: Wiktionary


WAPITI

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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