| 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) |
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