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buckhorn

/bʌkˈhɔrn/ noun · British & US
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What does buckhorn mean?

noun

A type of antlered deer, typically a male, especially the white-tailed deer. A horn-shaped handle or fixture, especially one made from the antler of a deer.

Example

"The buckhorn on the wall was a trophy from his father's hunting trip."

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