bicorn
- noun
- /ˈbaɪkɔrn/
- Archaic
- The general wore a distinctive bicorn adorned with gold trim during the ceremony.
- bicorn hat
Examples
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The elegant man wore a bicorn hat to the formal event, drawing everyone's attention.
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The soldier wore a bicorn at the parade.
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Collectors of military memorabilia value an authentic bicorn from the Napoleonic era.
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In historical paintings, Napoleon is often depicted wearing his iconic bicorn.
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In the 18th century, many men donned a bicorn for formal events.
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In the museum display, a bicorn featured prominently alongside other historical garments.
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During the reenactment, the actor donned a traditional bicorn hat to accurately portray a figure from the 18th century.
Synonyms
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A hat with sides turned up to make points, worn with old formal clothes
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A hat with two points and turned-up sides, worn by army officers in the 18th and 19th centuries
Surface Forms
Etymology
Bicorn comes from the Latin parts bi- 'two' and cornu 'horn', so it literally means 'two-horned'. Think of Napoleon's two-pointed hat with the brim turned up on both sides like horns, and you will remember why bicorn names that style of hat.