noun
bighorn
Bighorn (noun) means a North American wild sheep known for its large, curving horns. Example: “Hikers spotted a bighorn sheep climbing the steep canyon wall.”
noun
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A North American wild sheep known for its large, curving horns.
"Hikers spotted a bighorn sheep climbing the steep canyon wall."
How to use bighorn
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA wild mountain sheep native to North America, named for its large curved horns.
Common pairings
bighorn sheep
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Word forms
- Plural
- bighorns
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Etymology
Simply a compound of "big" and "horn," describing the animal's most distinctive feature.
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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.
What is the meaning of bighorn?
"bighorn" (noun) means a North American wild sheep known for its large, curving horns.
