hartshorn

American  

[hahrts-hawrn] / ˈhɑrtsˌhɔrn /

noun

1. the antler of a hart, formerly used as a source of ammonia.

2. ammonium carbonate.

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hartshorn British  

/ ˈhɑːtsˌhɔːn /

noun

1. an obsolete name for sal volatile

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Etymology

Origin of hartshorn

before 1000; Middle English hertis horn, Old English heortes horn. See hart, 's ¹, horn

Example Sentences

“We’re in the inverse position we were last year where we started off very, very weak,” Chief Operating Officer Michael Hartshorn said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Josiah Hartshorn, Orange Lutheran, Sr.: Texas A&M commit is 220 pounds with great power.

From Los Angeles Times

Orange Lutheran has 6-foot-8 pitcher Gary Morse and fabulous power hitter Josiah Hartshorn.

From Los Angeles Times

Junior Josiah Hartshorn finished three for three with two RBIs, while sophomore Hamilton Friedberg added two hits and two RBIs.

From Los Angeles Times

Josiah Hartshorn had a three-run home run and finished with five RBIs.

From Los Angeles Times