"raghorn" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: raghorns [plural]
Etymology: rag + horn, describing the animals as non-prime trophy specimens, i.e. "rags". Another explanation is that it is descriptive of how the new antlers have a velvety covering that sloughs off each year and can hang like rags. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|rag|horn}} rag + horn Head templates: {{en-noun}} raghorn (plural raghorns)
  1. (US, informal) Any male elk (bull) with antlers between one and six points, non-inclusive, on either side. Also called an "intermediate bull" (bulls with two, three, four or five points on either side). Tags: US, informal Categories (lifeform): Cervids, Male animals

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