prong

English

/pɹɒŋ/, /pɹɑŋ/

noun
Definitions
  • A thin, pointed, projecting part, as of an antler or a fork or similar tool. A tine.
  • A branch; a fork.
  • (colloquial) The penis.

Etymology

Derived from Middle English pronge derived from Middle Low German prange (restraining device, stick, stake, kind of pillory stocks, pole) derived from Proto-Indo-European *(s)preng- (constrict, wrap up).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*(s)preng-

Gloss

constrict, wrap up

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