Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: A hard, bony process projecting from the head of an animal, especially a deer, sheep, or goat.
Pronunciation (US): /ˈkɔːrnuː/
Pronunciation (UK): /ˈkɔːnjuː/
Origin and Usage: The word cornu comes from the Latin word cornū, which means "horn." It was first used in English in the 17th century to refer to the bony process on the head of an animal. Today, it is primarily used in zoology and anatomy to describe similar structures in animals.
Synonyms: Antler, horn, tusk
Related Words: Antre, crone, cento, conte, cruet
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