How Do You Spell LONG-HORNED?

Pronunciation: [lˈɒŋhˈɔːnd] (IPA)

"Long-horned" is spelled with two syllables, /lɒŋ/ and /hɔːnd/. The first syllable is pronounced with the long /ɒ/ vowel sound, similar to "song" or "long". The second syllable begins with the /h/ sound and is followed by the diphthong /ɔː/ which has a sound similar to "aww" or "or". The final consonant is a silent /d/. This spelling reflects the physical characteristic of having long horns, commonly found in species such as cattle and antelope.

LONG-HORNED Meaning and Definition

  1. Long-horned is an adjective that pertains to having long or extended horns. It is commonly used to describe animals, especially certain species of cattle or antelope that possess prominently elongated horns. The term "long-horned" can also be applied to other animals with extended horns, such as goats or sheep. These horns are often a defining characteristic of these animals and are significantly longer compared to others within their respective species.

    The "long-horned" description is also used in entomology to identify insects that have prominent and elongated antennae resembling long horns. Certain species of beetles, grasshoppers, and moths are examples of insects possessing such appendages.

    Long-horned animals have evolved to use their distinctive horns for various purposes. In some cases, these horns serve as weapons and aid in the establishment of dominance during territorial disputes or competition for mates. They can also be employed for self-defense against predators. The size, shape, and pattern of the long-horns can vary greatly between species, and even individual animals within those species.

    The term "long-horned" offers a descriptive way to distinguish species or individuals that possess elongated horns, enabling a better understanding and classification of the animal kingdom.

Common Misspellings for LONG-HORNED

  • kong-horned
  • pong-horned
  • oong-horned
  • ling-horned
  • lkng-horned
  • llng-horned
  • lpng-horned
  • l0ng-horned
  • l9ng-horned
  • lobg-horned
  • lomg-horned
  • lojg-horned
  • lohg-horned
  • lonf-horned
  • lonv-horned
  • lonb-horned
  • lonh-horned
  • lony-horned
  • lont-horned

Etymology of LONG-HORNED

The word "long-horned" is a compound word consisting of "long" and "horned".

The term "long" comes from the Old English word "lang", meaning "long" or "lengthy". It has its roots in Proto-Germanic and can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root "*dl̥h₁gʰós", which also gives rise to words like "length" and "longevity" in English.

The word "horned" is derived from the Old English "horn", which means a hard, pointed projection on an animal's head. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*hurnaz", and ultimately from the Proto-Indo-European root "*ḱerh₂-", meaning "horn".

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