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horned

 

[ hษ”rnd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical description

Horned refers to an object or creature that has horns, which are pointed, bony structures that protrude from the heads of certain animals. These horns can serve various purposes such as defense, dominance displays, or attracting mates. They are most commonly found in species like cattle, goats, and certain types of deer. The presence of horns can also indicate physical maturity and health in some species. In a broader sense, the term can be used metaphorically in various literary contexts.

Synonyms

antlered, pointed, spiked

Examples of usage

  • The horned owl hooted in the night.
  • They spotted a horned beetle in the garden.
  • The ancient temple was adorned with carvings of horned animals.
  • The horned lizard can change its color to blend with its environment.

Translations

Translations of the word "horned" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น com chifres

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ€เค‚เค—เคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gehรถrnt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berhorn

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะณะฐั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rogaty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ง’ใฎใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cornu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cornudo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท boynuzlu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฟ”์ด ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูู‚ุฑู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rohatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rohatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ‰่ง’็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rogat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hornรณttur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผาฏะนั–ะทะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒฅแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒก แƒ›แƒฅแƒแƒœแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ buynuzlu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cornudo

Etymology

The word 'horned' is derived from the Old English term 'horn,' which means a hard, pointed projection from an animal's head. This term has roots in Proto-Germanic '*hornรด,' which further traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root '*แธฑer-', meaning 'to horn or to create a point.' Over time, the term evolved to describe not just the physical attribute of animals possessing horns, but also metaphorically to characterize things that resemble or relate to horns. In various cultures, horned creatures have appeared in mythology and folklore, often symbolizing strength or aggression. The use of 'horned' has expanded into various fields, from zoology to literature, illustrating the versatility and significance of this term across different contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,321, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.