corneous

[ kawr-nee-uh s ]
/ ˈkɔr ni əs /
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adjective

consisting of a horny substance; horny.

Origin of corneous

1640–50; < Latin corneus horny, equivalent to corn(ū) horn + -eus -eous

OTHER WORDS FROM corneous

pseu·do·cor·ne·ous, adjective sub·cor·ne·ous, adjective

Words nearby corneous

cornelian cherry, cornelius, cornell, cornellá de llobregat, corneosclera, corneous, corner, corner brook, corner cabinet, corner chair, corner kick

Words related to corneous

corniculate

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British Dictionary definitions for corneous

corneous
/ (ˈkɔːnɪəs) /

adjective

horny; hornlike

Word Origin for corneous

C17: from Latin corneus horny, from cornū horn

Medical definitions for corneous

corneous
[ kôr′nē-əs ]

adj.

Made of horn or a hornlike substance; horny.