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horn

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ˈʃifɾɨ/chi·fre

Definitions

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1

A hard, permanent, pointed growth on the head of certain animals, such as cattle, goats, and antelopes.

Usage examples

“The rhinoceros has a large horn on its snout.”
“They made drinking vessels from animal horns.”

Synonyms

Common combinations

bull's horndeer hornhorn blowing
2

A wind instrument made from a horn or brass, or a device that makes a loud warning noise.

Usage examples

“He gave a blast on his horn to warn the cyclists.”
“The French horn is a difficult instrument to master.”

Synonyms

Common combinations

car hornhorn honking