cornu

Meanings

• noun

  Horn of an animal

  - "The unicorn is said to have a single cornu."
  - "The bull's cornu are used in various cultural practices."

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Variants

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cornu , cornua , cornual

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Etymology

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From Latin cornu, meaning 'horn'.

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Trivia

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1. The Cornu Copiae, or Horn of Plenty, was a symbol of abundance in ancient Rome.

2. The Cornu Gallica, or Gallic Horn, was a symbol of the Gauls and was used in their religious ceremonies.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cornucopia: A symbol of abundance, often depicted as a large horn overflowing with fruits and vegetables.

2. Cornucopia: A type of ancient Roman vessel shaped like a horn.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, a cornu was used as a symbol of power and victory, often depicted as a horned god or goddess. In literature, cornu is a recurring motif in various mythologies and folktales.

How to Memorize "cornu"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the horn of an animal, such as a bull or a unicorn.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cornu' with the image of a horn or the concept of 'power'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'Cornu' starts with the same letter as 'Cow' and 'Horn'.

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