horn
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B1
🇺🇸
/hɔrn/
🇬🇧
/hɔːn/
projection or point
Etymology
Etymology Information
'horn' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'horn,' where it meant 'a projection or point.'
Historical Evolution
'horn' changed from the Old English word 'horn' and has remained largely unchanged in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a projection or point,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a hard, pointed, often curved part that grows from the head of some animals, such as cows and goats.
The bull has sharp horns.
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Noun 2
a device that makes a loud noise, used as a signal or warning, especially in vehicles.
He honked the horn to alert the pedestrian.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40