Definition

Describing an animal or object that does not have horns.

Example

The hornless cow grazed peacefully in the field.

Conversation

Did you see that new breed of goats at the farm?

Yeah, I did! They were so cute and completely hornless.

I wonder how they manage without horns.

I think it's just a genetic trait that makes them hornless.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hornless → It is formed from "horn" (from Old English "horn", meaning a hard, pointed projection) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "hornless" describes something that does not have horns.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'without' ('-less') a 'horn' — that's why hornless means lacking horns.

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