American elk
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of American elk
An Americanism dating back to 1765–75
Example Sentences
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No other deer species of my personal acquaintance has ever equalled the American elk of Wyoming in recognizing man's protection and accepting his help in evil times.
From The Minds and Manners of Wild Animals A Book of Personal Observations by Hornaday, William Temple
Its splendid antlers carried eleven points but they were not as massive in the beam or as sharply bent backward at the tips as are those of the American elk.
From Across Mongolian Plains A Naturalist's Account of China's 'Great Northwest' by Andrews, Roy Chapman
The deer's flesh was sweet and tender, with a flavor like that of the American elk.
From Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life by Knox, Thomas Wallace
The American elk is not found indigenous in the eastern hemisphere, although he is the ornament of many a lordly park.
From The Hunters' Feast Conversations Around the Camp Fire by Reid, Mayne
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 Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2 "Camorra" to "Cape Colony" by Various
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