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Definition of pronghorn

pronghorn

/ˈprɔːŋ.hɔːrn/
prong · horn
Plural:pronghorns
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pronghorn Lexical Profile

pronghorn Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A fast-running, deer-like mammal (Antilocapra americana) native to the plains and deserts of interior western and central North America, distinguished by its characteristic forked horns and recognized as the fastest land mammal in the Western Hemisphere.

Example

"During our drive through Wyoming, we spotted a herd of pronghorn grazing peacefully on the vast open prairie."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although frequently referred to as the American antelope, the pronghorn is not a true antelope but belongs to its own distinct taxonomic family.

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progenitrix
projector
prolocutrix
pronghorn
propeller
proprietrix
prosciutto

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century in American English from the words 'prong' and 'horn', describing the distinctive forward-pointing tines on the horns of the male.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pronghorn. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pronghorn
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