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Wapiti

Wapiti Meaning & Definition
Wapiti Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Wapiti?

[n] large North American deer with large much-branched antlers

Synonyms | Synonyms for Wapiti: American elk | Cervus canadensis

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See Also | cervid | Cervus | deer | genus Cervus

Wapiti In Webster's Dictionary

\Wap"i*ti\, n. [Probably the Iroquois name. Bartlett.] (Zo["o]l.) 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.

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