cornigerous

adjective

cor·​nig·​er·​ous

(ˈ)kȯr¦nijərəs

: having horns

Word History

Etymology

Latin corniger horn-bearing (from cornu horn + -i- + -ger, from gerere to bear) + English -ous

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