| Pronunciation: | | 'wâpitee
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[n] large North American deer with large much-branched antlers |
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WAPITI is a 6 letter word that starts with W. |
| | Synonyms: | | American elk, Cervus canadensis |
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| | See Also: | | cervid, Cervus, deer, genus Cervus |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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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