[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

wapiti \wap"iti\, n. probably the iroquois name. bartlett.
   zool.
   the american elk cervus canadensis. it is closely related
   to the european red deer, which it somewhat exceeds in size.
   1913 webster

   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.
         1913 webster
see also:
cervus canadensis 

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

wapiti
     n : large north american deer with large much-branched antlers
         syn: american elk, cervus canadensis
see also:
american elk cervus canadensis 

[3] : U.S. Gazetteer (1990)

wapiti, wy
  zip codes: 82450

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