NASICORN


Meaning of NASICORN in English

I. ˈnāzəˌkȯrn adjective

Etymology: nas- + Latin cornu horn

1. : bearing a horn or horns on the nose

2.

[New Latin Nasicornia, division of mammals containing the rhinoceroses in former classifications, from nas- + -cornia (from Latin cornu horn + New Latin -ia ) — more at horn ]

: of or relating to a former taxonomic group consisting of the rhinoceroses

II. noun

( -s )

Etymology: (assumed) New Latin nasicornus

: rhinoceros

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