horn

hɔːn

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#1·11h ago

(countable, zootomy) A hard growth of keratin that protrudes from the top of the head of certain animals, usually paired.

an umbrella with a handle made of horn

Origin: From , from , from , from . Compare , , , horn, , and , . Ultimately from , from head, horn. Compare , , , , , , , . . (telephone): From the horn-shaped earpieces of old communication systems that used air tubes. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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#2·11h ago

Any similar real or imaginary growth or projection such as the elongated tusk of a narwhal, the eyestalk of a snail, the pointed growth on the nose of a rhinoceros, or the hornlike projection on the head of a demon or similar.

horns of mead and ale

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#3·11h ago

(uncountable) The hard substance from which animals' horns are made, sometimes used by man as a material for making various objects.

I guarantee you a mighty feast, horns of ale, and afterwards wrestling and racing and contests of strength.

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