Dehorned

/dɪˈhɔːrnd/ adjective

Definition

Having had the horns removed; describing an animal without horns.

Etymology

Past tense and past participle of dehorn, used as an adjective to describe the state of an animal.

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A dehorned cow is surprisingly common in industrial farming, which raises questions about animal welfare that consumers are increasingly asking about their food sources.

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