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Definition of corno

corno

/ˈkɔːr.noʊ/
cor · no
Plural:corni
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• 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."

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• Rhymes for corno

• Nearby Words

cornetfish
cornflower
cornmeal
corno
coronella
coronet
corozo

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

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Corno. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/corno
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