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horn  

Definition

  • A horn is a pointed projection on the head of various animals consisting of a covering of keratin and other proteins surrounding a core of live bone.

Source

  • http://dbpedia.org/page/Horn_(anatomy)

Editorial note

  • 4.7

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https://vocabs.acdh.oeaw.ac.at/defcthesaurus/horn/3.8

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