Wapiti (Noun)
Meaning 1
Large North American deer with large much-branched antlers in the male.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The wapiti is a common sight in the western United States and Canada, with its impressive antlers making it a favorite among hunters.
- Only the male wapiti grow the distinctive large antlers that can reach up to 3 feet long and weigh up to 40 pounds.
- Wapiti are herbivores, feeding on grasses, leaves, and shrubs in the summer, and woody plants in the winter.
- The wapiti's coat is reddish-brown in the summer, turning to a dark brown in the winter, helping it blend in with its forest surroundings.
- Wapiti are known for their impressive migration patterns, traveling up to 500 miles each way between their summer and winter habitats.
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Meaning 2
Common deer of temperate Europe and Asia.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.