wa·pi·ti /ˈwɑpəti/
麋鹿
Wap·i·ti n. Zool. 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.
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wapiti
n : large North American deer with large much-branched antlers
[syn: American elk, Cervus canadensis]