american elk

noun

Meaning

A large deer species native to North America, known for its impressive size and the male's branching antlers.

Examples

The American elk is often referred to simply as wapiti by biologists to avoid confusion with the European moose.
During the autumn rut, the bugling call of the American elk echoes through the mountain valleys.

Synonyms: wapiti, elk, deer, cervid

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american elk

noun

Pronunciation: əˈmɛrɪkən ɛlk

Definition

A large deer species native to North America, known for its impressive size and the male's branching antlers.

Examples

The American elk is often referred to simply as wapiti by biologists to avoid confusion with the European moose.
During the autumn rut, the bugling call of the American elk echoes through the mountain valleys.
Conservation efforts have successfully restored populations of the American elk to many of their historic ranges.

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