Definition of Wapiti

1. Noun. Large North American deer with large much-branched antlers in the male.

Exact synonyms: American Elk, Cervus Elaphus Canadensis, Elk
Generic synonyms: Cervid, Deer
Group relationships: Cervus, Genus Cervus

2. Noun. Common deer of temperate Europe and Asia.
Exact synonyms: American Elk, Cervus Elaphus, Elk, Red Deer
Generic synonyms: Cervid, Deer
Group relationships: Cervus, Genus Cervus
Specialized synonyms: Hart, Stag, Hind, Brocket

Definition of Wapiti

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

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

Definition of Wapiti

1. Noun. 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. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Wapiti

1. a large deer [n -S]

Medical Definition of Wapiti

1. The American elk (Cervus Canadensis). It is closely related to the European red deer, which it somewhat exceeds in size. 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. Origin: Probably the Iroquois name. Bartlett. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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