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pronghorn|ˈprɒŋhɔːn|
[f. prong n.2 + horn n.]
1. Short for prong-horned antelope s.v. prong-horned a.
1826J. D. Godman Amer. Nat. Hist. II. 324 The prong-horn..is usually called a goat by the Canadians. 1864Webster, Prong-horn. 1877J. A. Allen Amer. Bison 581 The tact and caution required in the successful pursuit of the watchful pronghorn.
2. A projecting stabbing implement (in context a gas lamp). nonce-wd.
1922Joyce Ulysses 439 The navvy..gores him with his flaming pronghorn.
3. attrib., as prong-horn antelope.
1826J. D. Godman Amer. Nat. Hist. II. 321 The prong-horn antelope is an animal of wonderful fleetness. 1902[see prongbuck]. 1903Q. Rev. Jan. 183 Prong-horn antelope were shot; but wapiti were scarce and shy. |