Wapiti
Pronunciation : Wap"i*ti
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Probably the Iroquois name. Bartlett.] (Zo?l.)
Definition : 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913