5 letter words ending in HORN
5 letter words ending in HORN in English
Common 5 letter words ending in HORN with meaning
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Parts of Speech
Shorn is a verb. DefinitionsShorn means to have cut off the wool or hair of a person or animal. PronunciationsUS: /ʃɔrn/ UK: /ʃɔːn/ Origin and UsageShorn is the past participle of the verb shear. It has been used since the 14th century to describe the act of cutting off the wool or hair of a person or animal. It is commonly used in the context of sheep farming and textile production. SynonymsSome synonyms of shorn include clipped, cropped, and trimmed. Related WordsSome related 5 letter words to shorn include shear, share, and shore. Example Sentences
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THORN | Thorn
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4. Origin and Usage: The word "thorn" originated from Old English "thorn" which means "a thorn or a prickle." It has been used since the 12th century to describe the sharp projection from a plant stem or branch. In Middle English, the letter "þ" was used to represent the "th" sound, and it was called "thorn." The letter was eventually replaced by "th" in modern English, but it is still used in Icelandic and some phonetic alphabets. 5. Synonyms:
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