corneous
pronunciation
How to pronounce corneous in British English:
UK ['kɔ:nɪəs]
How to pronounce corneous in American English:
US ['kɔnɪrs]
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- Adjective:
- made of horn (or of a substance resembling horn)
Word Origin
Example
- 1. Corneous formation covering toothless jaws ; the bird uses it to feed .
- 2. Very curved and pointy corneous structure allowing the bird to seize its prey .
- 3. Solid corneous upper portion of the shaft of the contour feather ; it is an extension of the calamus and the barbs are attached to it .