Pronghorn (Noun)
Meaning
Fleet antelope-like ruminant of western North American plains with small branched horns.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The pronghorn is often confused with the true antelope found in other parts of the world but belongs to a unique family of its own.
- Native to North America, the pronghorn has adapted to the dry grasslands and shrublands with remarkable speed and agility.
- The impressive running abilities of the pronghorn make it one of the fastest animals on land, second only to the cheetah.
- During the day, the pronghorn often seeks shade under trees or bushes to escape the scorching heat of the open plains.
- The pronghorn's distinctive horns, which grow and shed annually, are an essential part of its defense mechanism against predators.