Cornutus

/kɔrˈnjuːtəs/ adjective

Definition

Having horns or horn-like projections; in anatomy, possessing cornua or horn-shaped structures.

Etymology

From Latin cornutus, the adjective form of cornu (horn). An anatomical or descriptive term used in scientific Latin to indicate the presence of horns or horn-shaped features.

Kelly Says

If something is called 'cornutus,' it literally means 'horned'—this Latin word is still used by scientists and doctors to describe anything with horn-like projections, from beetles to brain structures!

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