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corneous

Syllabification: (cor·ne·ous)
Pronunciation: /ˈkôrnēəs/
Definition of corneous

adjective

formal
  • hornlike; horny:the skeleton is formed of a corneous substance

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin corneus (from cornu 'horn') + -ous

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