cornua

cor·nu

C c

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kawr-noo, -nyoo]
- /ˈkɔr nu, -nyu/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kawr-noo, -nyoo]
- /ˈkɔr nu, -nyu/

Definitions of cornua word

noun plural cornua a horn, especially a bony part that resembles a horn. 1
noun cornua plural of cornu. 0

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Origin of cornua

First appearance:

before 1685

One of the 48% oldest English words

1685-95; < Latin: horn; akin to Greek kéras (see cerat-), krāníon cranium

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Parts of speech for Cornua

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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cornua popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

cornua usage trend in Literature

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