bighorn
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for bighorn, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A North American wild sheep known for its large, curving horns.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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cimarron
bighorn sheep
How to use bighorn
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
bighorn sheep
Etymology
Simply a compound of "big" and "horn," describing the animal's most distinctive feature.
Full origin of bighorn →Frequently asked questions
What does “bighorn” mean?
The word “bighorn” means a North American wild sheep known for its large, curving horns. In plain terms, a wild mountain sheep native to North America, named for its large curved horns.
How do you use “bighorn” in a sentence?
Here is “bighorn” used in a sentence: “Hikers spotted a bighorn sheep climbing the steep canyon wall.”
What part of speech is “bighorn”?
“Bighorn” is a noun.