CORNUTE


Meaning of CORNUTE in English

I. (ˈ)kȯr|n(y)üt transitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

Etymology: Latin cornutus horned, from cornu horn

archaic : to bestow horns upon : make a cuckold of : cuckold

II. noun

( -s )

Etymology: Latin cornutus horned

: something forked or having horns: as

a. : cuckold I 1 — compare horn 4b

b.

[Late Latin cornutus, from Latin]

: dilemma ; especially : a sophistical dilemma

III. adjective

Etymology: Latin cornutus

botany : cornuted

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