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cornu

/ˈkɔːrnuː/ /ˈkɔːrnjuː/

Meanings
noun
A horn, or anything shaped like or resembling a horn.

Examples :

"The antique gramophone had a large, ornate cornu that amplified the music. "
animal body part

Related Words

Illustration horn

horn noun

/hɔːn/ /hɔɹn/

A hard growth of keratin that protrudes from the top of the head of certain animals, usually paired.

"The sheep had two sharp horns on its head. "

Illustration that

that noun

/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

Illustration anything

anything noun

/ˈɛ.nə.θɪŋ/ /ˈæ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛn.i.θɪŋ/

Someone or something of importance.

"My daughter's success in school is anything I'm proud of. "

Illustration ornate

ornate verb

/ɔɹˈneɪt/

To adorn; to honour.

"The town council decided to ornate the new park's entrance with a statue of the city's founder, hoping to honor his contributions. "

Illustration resembling

resembling verb

/ɹɪˈzɛmblɪŋ/

To be like or similar to (something); to represent as similar.

"The twins resemble each other."

Illustration like

like noun

/laɪk/

(usually in the plural) Something that a person likes (prefers).

"Tell me your likes and dislikes."

Illustration gramophone

gramophone noun

/ˈɡræməfoʊn/ /ˈɡræməfoʊnə/

A record player.

"My grandfather still has a gramophone and loves to play his old jazz records on it. "

Illustration shaped

shaped verb

/ʃeɪpt/

To create or make.

"The potter shaped the clay into a beautiful vase. "

Illustration antique

antique noun

/ænˈtiːk/

A grotesque representation of a figure; a gargoyle.

"The old stone building had a series of grotesque antique figures, or gargoyles, guarding its roof. "

Illustration music

music noun

/ˈmjuːzɪk/ /ˈmjuzɪk/

A series of sounds organized in time, employing melody, harmony, tempo etc. usually to convey a mood.

"The music playing softly in the classroom helped students focus on their work. "

Illustration large

large noun

/ˈlɑːd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɑɹd͡ʒ/

An old musical note, equal to two longas, four breves, or eight semibreves.

"The music teacher explained that a "large" is a very long note, longer than a breve. "

Illustration amplified

amplified adjective

/ˈæmplɪfaɪd/ /ˈæmpləˌfaɪd/

Having been made the subject of amplification; more potent or stronger, louder

"The amplified music at the concert was so loud, I could feel the bass in my chest. "