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

The second night, I applied a liberal dose of white liniment—Uncle Holt’s own concoction of hartshorn, arnica, witch hazel, camphor gum, eggs, and cider vinegar.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

She procured her a glass of hartshorn and water; and entreated the Baronet, who seemed transfixed with concern, to force Riley away; and to be gone, also, himself.

From The Wanderer (Volume 4 of 5) or, Female Difficulties by Burney, Fanny

Let there be bottles of fine eau de cologne, and camphor and hartshorn, in case of faintings.

From The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners or, Miss Leslie's Behaviour Book by Leslie, Eliza

Of course, he had none, but my eye caught the words, 'spiritus ammoniæ,' or hartshorn, on a bottle.

From Famous Men of Science by Bolton, Sarah K.

And so I will, my poor Lady—I see it has frightened you—Here, Niece, have you any hartshorn or drops at hand—the poor thing is terrified out of her life.

From The Widow's Vow A Farce, in Two Acts by Inchbald, Mrs.