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Definition of American elk
1. Noun. Large North American deer with large much-branched antlers in the male.
Exact synonyms: Cervus Elaphus Canadensis, Elk, Wapiti
Generic synonyms: Cervid, Deer
Group relationships: Cervus, Genus Cervus
Generic synonyms: Cervid, Deer
Group relationships: Cervus, Genus Cervus
2. Noun. Common deer of temperate Europe and Asia.
Exact synonyms: Cervus Elaphus, Elk, Red Deer, Wapiti
Generic synonyms: Cervid, Deer
Group relationships: Cervus, Genus Cervus
Specialized synonyms: Hart, Stag, Hind, Brocket
Generic synonyms: Cervid, Deer
Group relationships: Cervus, Genus Cervus
Specialized synonyms: Hart, Stag, Hind, Brocket