American elk

American  

noun

1. elk.

---

Etymology

Origin of American elk

An Americanism dating back to 1765–75

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

American elk

—The story of the progressive extermination of the American elk, or wapiti, covers practically the same territory as the tragedy of the American bison—one-third of the mainland of North America.

From Our Vanishing Wild Life Its Extermination and Preservation by Hornaday, William Temple

These we knew to be elk—the great American elk.

From The Desert Home The Adventures of a Lost Family in the Wilderness by Reid, Mayne

Its antlers are flat, low, and palmated like our moose; whereas the antlers of the American elk, so-called, are long, high, and round-shaped with many sharp points or tines.

From First Across the Continent The story of the exploring expedition of Lewis and Clark in 1804-5-6 by Brooks, Noah

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

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 Cruisings in the Cascades A Narrative of Travel, Exploration, Amateur Photography, Hunting, and Fishing by Shields, George O.