Category:Wapiti

Wap"i*ti, n. Etym: [probably the iroquois name. Bartlett.] (zoöl.)

Defn: 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.