| prong | 1. A sharp-pointed instrument. "Prick it on a prong of iron." (Sandys) 2. The tine of a fork, or of a similar instrument; as, a fork of two or three prongs. 3. <zoology> A sharp projection, as of an antler. The fang of a tooth. Origin: Cf. D. Prangen to pinch, press, LG. Prange a stick, or W. Procio to thrust, E. Prowl, pang. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| prongbuck | <zoology> The springbuck. The pronghorn. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| pronghorn | <zoology> An American antelope (Antilocapra Americana), native of the plain near the Rocky Mountains. The upper parts are mostly yellowish brown; the under parts, the sides of the head and throat, and the buttocks, are white. The horny sheath of the horns is shed annually. Synonym: cabree, cabut, prongbuck, and pronghorned antelope. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |