Cornuted

/kɔːr.ˈnjuː.tɪd/ adjective

Definition

Made horned or given horns; having acquired horn-like characteristics or horns.

Etymology

From cornute plus the -d suffix, forming an adjective or past participle. This variant emphasizes the process of becoming or being made horn-like.

Kelly Says

In medieval bestiaries, animals were sometimes described as 'cornuted' to emphasize their dangerous nature—but some herbivores like deer use their cornuted antlers for dominance, not destruction.

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