behorn

/biˈhɔrn/

Definitions

1. verb

to provide or equip with horns, especially to fit (an animal) with artificial horns.

“The taxidermist had to behorn the deer to make it look more impressive.”

2. noun

a horn or pair of horns fitted to an animal, especially for display purposes.

“The museum exhibit included a beautifully be-horned stag.”

3. verb

to cause (an animal) to grow horns, especially by the action of a gene.

“The scientists were studying the genetic factors that behorn certain breeds of cattle.”

Synonyms

  • horn
  • horns

Antonyms

  • dehorn
  • hollow