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Prongbuck

Definition:

A prongbuck is a medium-sized North American mammal that resembles an antelope and is the sole surviving member of the family Antilocapridae.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A prongbuck, also known as pronghorn, is a mammal native to North America, characterized by its deer-like shape and distinctive pair of pronged horns.

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Sample sentence: The prongbuck gracefully leaped over the fence in the open prairie.

Adjective:

1. When referring to something popular or common to a specific region or locality.

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Sample sentence: The bakery offers a variety of prongbuck pastries famous in the region.

Verb (Rare usage):

1. To impale or pierce something, similar to how a prongbuck's horns are shaped.

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Sample sentence: He prongbucked the meat with skewers before grilling it to perfection.