horned
adjective
Simple meaning
Having a horn or horns or hornlike parts or horns of a particular kind.
Pronunciation
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hawrndIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈhɔɹnd
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Definition
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adjective
Having a horn or horns or hornlike parts or horns of a particular kind
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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Having two horns; bicorn.
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