pronghorn

Meanings

• noun

  A type of antelope native to North America, characterized by a long, thin neck and distinctive white stripes on its sides.

  - "The pronghorn is the fastest land animal in the Americas."
  - "Pronghorns are also known as antelope or antelope-like animals."

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Synonyms

pronghorn antelope

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Variants

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pronghorn , pronghorn antelope , pronghorns

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Etymology

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The name 'pronghorn' comes from the horns of the male animal, which have a distinctive prong-like shape.

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Trivia

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1. Pronghorns can reach speeds of up to 60 miles per hour.

2. Pronghorns are the only antelope species native to North America.

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Related Concepts

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1. Antelope: Pronghorns are a type of antelope, a group of large herbivorous mammals characterized by a slender body, long legs, and a pair of hollow horns on their heads.

2. North America: Pronghorns are native to North America and can be found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, deserts, and forests.

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Culture

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Pronghorns have been hunted for food and sport by indigenous peoples and European settlers for centuries. They have also appeared in literature, such as Ernest Hemingway's 'The Old Man and the Sea', and in art, such as the famous painting 'Pronghorn Antelope' by Carl Rungius.

How to Memorize "pronghorn"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'pronghorn', visualize a long-necked animal with a pair of prong-like horns and white stripes on its sides.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pronghorn' with the image of a fast-running antelope in the American West.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Pronghorns are pronged horns' to remember the word.

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