HARTSHORN


Meaning of HARTSHORN in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' härts- ˌ ho ̇ rn

Function: noun

Etymology: from the earlier use of hart's horns as the chief source of ammonia

Date: 1685

: a preparation of ammonia used as smelling salts

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