adj

horned

HAWND

Horned (adj) means having horns. Example: “The horned goat butted against the fence.”

adj

Having horns.

"The horned goat butted against the fence."

"Horned lizards can shoot blood from their eyes as a defence."

How to use horned

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes an animal (or creature) that has horns.

Common pairings

horned toad horned owl horned devil

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The _____ goat butted against the fence.

From Old English hyrned, from horn + the adjective ending -ed.

Origin: Old English

cornigerous

cornigerous

corned scorned adorned

What does “horned” mean?

The word “horned” means having horns. In plain terms, describes an animal (or creature) that has horns.

How do you pronounce “horned”?

“Horned” is pronounced HAWND (/ˈhɔː(ɹ)nd/ in IPA).

How do you use “horned” in a sentence?

Here is “horned” used in a sentence: “The horned goat butted against the fence.”

What is another word for “horned”?

Words with a similar meaning to “horned” include cornigerous.

What part of speech is “horned”?

“Horned” is an adjective.

Where does the word “horned” come from?

The word “horned” comes from Old English. From Old English hyrned, from horn + the adjective ending -ed.

cornigerous