horne
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈhɔɹn// horne
n. a hard, pointed part that grows on the head of animals like cows or goats. It can also mean a device on a car that makes a loud warning sound.
n. a permanent, pointed projection on the head of various mammals, consisting of a keratin sheath over a bony core; by extension, a device for producing a loud warning signal.
The driver honked his horn to warn the pedestrian.
The bull lowered its head, showing off its sharp horns to keep the other animals away from the gate.
The orchestra's brass section features the French horn, which produces a mellow, resonant tone that bridges the gap between the woodwinds and the heavier trumpets.
Usage
Commonly used in the idiom 'to honk the horn' or 'to blow the horn'.