American elk

noun

1. elk ( def 2 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of American elk¹

An Americanism dating back to 1765–75

Example Sentences

Those two species, along with North American elk, don’t show red blood cell sickling.

From Science Magazine

By comparison, the current world record typical American elk has a score of 442-5/8 and was taken by a rifle.

From Washington Times

It is sad to think that such a noble creature as the American elk is doomed to early and absolute extinction, but such is nevertheless the fact.

From Project Gutenberg

The Wapiti.—Next in size to the moose, and in many ways the grandest of the deer tribe not only of America, but of the world, is the wapiti or American elk.

From Project Gutenberg

The wapiti or American elk at one time abounded from Quebec to the Pacific, and as far north as the Peace river, but is now found only in small numbers from Manitoba westwards.

From Project Gutenberg