horn
Meaning
A horn is a hard, pointed projection that is typically composed of keratin and found on the heads of various animals, serving purposes such as defense, display, and social signaling; it can also refer to a similar structure in certain plants or to musical
💡 The term "horn" can be easily confused with "antler," which specifically refers to the branched, bony structures found on the heads of male deer and is shed annually, whereas horns are permanent and typically unbranched.
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