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pronghorn Definition

☆ prong·horn (prôŋ′hôrn′)

noun pl. -·horns′ or -·horn′

the only species (Antilocapra americana) of a family (Antilocapridae) of ruminants of Mexico and the W U.S., having curved horns, each with one prong, that are shed annually: resembles both the deer and the antelope

pronghorn Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • antelope: The pronghorn antelope is found only on America's Great Plains.

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