bicornadj.n.
/ˈbʌɪkɔːn/ A. adj.
Having two horns or horn-like processes.
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the world > space > shape > unevenness > projection or prominence > sharp unevenness > [adjective] > having (a) sharp projection(s) > having horn-like projection(s) > specific number
bicorned1605
bicornous1650
tricornigerous1727
bicorn1849
bicornute1880
tricornute1891
1753 Chambers's Cycl. Suppl. Bicorne os, or two-horned bone, in anatomy, the same with the os hyoides.]
1849–52 Todd's Cycl. Anat. & Physiol. IV. i. 209 The divided and bicorn uterus.
1872 H. A. Nicholson Man. Palæontol. 426 Rhinoceros Etruscus is also bicorn.
B. n.
A two-horned animal; cf. unicorn n. 9.
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the world > animals > animal body > general parts > head and neck > [noun] > projection on head > horn > animal with horns > with two horns
bicorn1825
1825 C. Lamb in London Mag. Jan. 30 Bicorns, Tricorns, and so on up to Millecorns.
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