nasicorn

1 of 2

adjective

na·​si·​corn

ˈnāzəˌkȯrn

1

: bearing a horn or horns on the nose

2

[New Latin Nasicornia, division of mammals containing the rhinoceroses in former classifications, from nas- + -cornia (from Latin cornu horn + New Latin -ia)] : of or relating to a former taxonomic group consisting of the rhinoceroses

nasicorn

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -s

: rhinoceros

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

nas- + Latin cornu horn

Noun

(assumed) New Latin nasicornus

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