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Wapiti
CIDE DICTIONARY
Wapiti, n. [Probably the Iroquois name. Bartlett.].
The American elk (Cervus Canadensis ). It is closely related to the European red deer, which it somewhat exceeds in size. [1913 Webster]
" 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." [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
Wapiti, n. (pl. wapitis) a N. American deer, Cervus canadensis.
Etymology
Cree wapitik white deer
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