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🎩 A two-pointed hat 🐮 Having two horns
bicorn

bicorn

9.9
Having two horns or horn-like parts
  • adjective
  • /ˈbaɪkɔrn/
translation icon : bicorne
  • The statue depicts a mythical bicorn creature with two prominent horns.

Examples

  • A bicorn uterus is a congenital uterine anomaly with two horns.

  • The animal had a distinctive bicorn skull structure.

  • The bicorn hat is a symbol of the 18th century.

  • He wore a bicorn during the ceremonial event.

  • The animal had a distinctive bicorn skull structure, showcasing its unique evolution.

  • The statue depicts a mythical bicorn creature with two prominent horns, emphasizing its magical attributes.

  • In the art gallery, the painting features a bicorn figure standing proudly with its curved horns.

Synonyms

bicorned
vsbicorn
9.9

With two horns or horn-shaped parts

is the general label not limited to projecting horn shapes
bicornate
vsbicorn
  • Specialized
9.9

Having two horn-shaped parts

is the general term not limited to scientific contexts
bicornuous
vsbicorn
  • Specialized
9.9

A thing that has two horn-shaped parts, often in animals or body parts

is the broader term usable outside strictly anatomical descriptions
bicornuate
vsbicorn
  • Specialized
9.9

An organ that has two parts shaped like horns, for example the uterus in some mammals

is the general descriptor for two horns not tied to a specific organ

Surface Forms

bicorn positive

Etymology

Bicorn is built from the Latin parts bi- 'two' and cornu 'horn', so it means 'two-horned'. That's why we use bicorn as an adjective for anything with two horn-like parts, for example some animals or a uterus with two small 'horns'.