Horned: meaning, definitions and examples
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horned
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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
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:
๐ต๐น com chifres
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเคเคฆเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช gehรถrnt
๐ฎ๐ฉ berhorn
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะณะฐัะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ rogaty
๐ฏ๐ต ่งใฎใใ
๐ซ๐ท cornu
๐ช๐ธ cornudo
๐น๐ท boynuzlu
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฟ์ด ์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ููุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ rohatรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ rohatรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่ง็
๐ธ๐ฎ rogat
๐ฎ๐ธ hornรณttur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผาฏะนัะทะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แ แฅแแแแก แแฅแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ buynuzlu
๐ฒ๐ฝ cornudo
Word origin
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.
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- 17318 pharyngeal
- 17319 colloquial
- 17320 repertory
- 17321 horned
- 17322 mulch
- 17323 insightful
- 17324 humbled
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