# Horne

/ˈhɔɹn/ (US) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/horne
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- 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 notes

- Commonly used in the idiom 'to honk the horn' or 'to blow the horn'.

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