Cervus elaphus canadensis

Definitions of Cervus elaphus canadensis
  1. noun
    large North American deer with large much-branched antlers in the male
    synonyms: American elk, elk, wapiti
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    type of:
    cervid, deer
    distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
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