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The American elk (Cervus Canadensis). It is closely related to the European red deer, which it somewhat exceeds in size.

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  1. n. The American elk (Cervus Canadensis). It is closely related to the European red deer, which it somewhat exceeds in size.
  2. n. large North American deer with large much-branched antlers in the male
  3. n. common deer of temperate Europe and Asia
  4. The American elk (Cervus Canadensis). It is closely related to the European red deer, which it somewhat exceeds in size. Note: By some writers it is thought to be a variety of the red deer, but it is considered a distinct species by others. It is noted for the large, branching antlers of the male.
  5. The American elk (Cervus Canadensis). It is closely related tothe European red deer, which it somewhat exceeds in size.
  6. n:100 n. large North American deer with large much-branched antlers in the male