Synonyms

corniculate

American

[kawr-nik-yuh-lit, -layt] / kɔrˈnɪk jə lɪt, -ˌleɪt /

adjective

resembling a small horn in appearance.
having horns or hornlike parts; horned.

corniculate British

/ kɔːˈnɪkjʊˌleɪt, -lɪt /

adjective

having horns or hornlike projections
relating to or resembling a horn

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Etymology

Origin of corniculate

1640–50; < Latin corniculātus horned, equivalent to cornicul ( um ) little horn ( see cornicle) + -ātus -ate ¹

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