powder horn

American  

noun

1. a powder flask made from the horn of a cow or ox.

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powder horn British  

noun

1. a powder flask consisting of the hollow horn of an animal

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Etymology

Origin of powder horn

First recorded in 1525–35

Example Sentences

The theft also resulted in the loss of dozens of objects, some three centuries old, including a prayer book, a powder horn and antique guns and swords.

From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2022

Earlier this year, a rare powder horn that belonged to an African American soldier killed in the Revolutionary War went on display at the Museum of the American Revolution.

From Fox News • Jun. 24, 2019

Guests of Historic Deerfield were transported back in time with cannon, silversmithing, open hearth cooking, powder horn crafting and horse-mounted weaponry demonstrations, to name a few of the attractions offered.

From Washington Times • Apr. 24, 2017

He hopes someone will purchase the powder horn and perhaps donate it to a museum.

From US News • Dec. 26, 2015

The cartridge box and powder horn were also there.

From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi