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Definition of hornlike

hornlike

/ˈhɔːrnˌlaɪk/
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1

Resembling an animal's horn in shape, hardness, or keratinous texture.

Example

"The chameleon species is easily identified by the prominent hornlike projections above its eyes."


2

Resembling a musical horn in shape or in the resonant quality of its sound.

Example

"The bird emitted a loud, hornlike call that echoed across the marshland at dawn."

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