horn — a hard pointed projection on the head of various animals
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a hard pointed projection on the head of various animals
Pronunciation (IPA): /hɔːrn/
Example Sentences
- The unicorn's horn was said to have magical powers.
- My neighbor loves honking his horn at 6 AM - what a wonderful alarm clock!
- The rhinoceros used its horn to scratch an itch on its back.
horn
NOUN[/hɔːrn/]
a hard pointed projection on the head of various animals
a hard pointed projection on the head of various animals
Where legends with horns are born, old myths are never torn!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Proto-Germanic *hurnaz, which originally referred to the horns of animals. Over time, the meaning expanded to encompass horn-shaped objects and structures, reflecting the object's distinctive physical form.
Breakdown
horn comes directly from Proto-Germanic *hurnaz, a root related to the physical protrusion found on animals, with the base meaning 'pointed projection' or 'hard pointed growth'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The unicorn's horn was said to have magical powers.”
“My neighbor loves honking his horn at 6 AM - what a wonderful alarm clock!”
“The rhinoceros used its horn to scratch an itch on its back.”
“The ship's horn warned other vessels of its approach.”
📚Related Words
Want to master 27,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.