English Explanatory Dictionary

wapiti

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The American elk (Cervus canadensis).

Pronunciation

/ˈwɑpɪti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-wapiti.wav

Word forms

wapiti wapitis

Etymology

From Shawnee waapiti (“elk; white rump”).

Synonyms

elk red deer wawaskeesh

Related words

elk moose
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