wapiti

Noun

Meaning

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

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

elk hart roebuck moose red deer deer buck cattle reindeer caribou fallow deer mule deer Elks wawaskeesh goats
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Hypernyms

deer cervid

Hyponyms

hart hind brocket

Phrases with the word

Etheostoma wapiti

Examples

Early European explorers in North America, particularly in Virginia where there were no moose, called the wapiti "elk" because of its size and resemblance to familiar-looking deer like the red deer. Source: Internet

The NPSS Sr. girls finished third in their pool with wins over Dawson Creek Junior Girls and Peace Wapiti. Source: Internet

Peace Wapiti Academy student Jason Cote won a gold medal in Outdoor Power and Recreation Equipment at the national Skills Canada competition. Source: Internet

You've done an excellent job on your site -Peace Wapiti School Division. Source: Internet

The Wapiti Formation contains two Pachyrhinosaurus bone beds that break its general trend of low productivity, however. Source: Internet

Wapiti and American bison were formerly common, but are currently confined to private farms and parks. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

wapinshaw wapinshawing wapit Waples Wapley WaPo