Search Dictionary
Definition of corno

corno

/ˈkɔːr.noʊ/
cor · no
Plural:corni
JUMP TO:

corno Lexical Profile

corno Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A horn, especially a French horn, as typically designated in orchestral and symphonic musical scores.

Example

"The conductor asked the first corno to play the opening motif with a slightly warmer tone."

2

A traditional Italian amulet or talisman shaped like a twisted animal horn, worn to protect against the evil eye.

Example

"He wore a small gold corno on a chain around his neck for good luck during his travels."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for corno

• Rhymes for corno

• Nearby Words

corning
cornmeal
cornmill
corno
cornrow
cornsilk
cornstalk

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Italian 'corno' (horn), derived from Latin 'cornu', ultimately from the Proto-Indo-European root *ker- (horn, head).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Corno. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/corno
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.