raghorn
Any male elk with antlers between one and six points, non-inclusive, on either sideAny 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).
Meaning
1 senses(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).
Origin
From rag + horn, describing the animals as non-prime trophy specimens, i.e. "rags". AnotheFrom 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.
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