Cornute
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kɔːˈnjuːt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Cornute is a verb meaning (transitive) To give 'horns' to; to make a cuckold of.
Meaning
(transitive) To give 'horns' to; to make a cuckold of.
More Meanings
- Bearing horns or shaped like a horn; cornuted.
- A member of the order Cornuta.
Example Sentences
‘Will you cooperate with me in cornuting your husband? It's a must!’
Stylophorans are divided into two orders the Cornuta and Ankyroida: cornutes have asymmetrical thecae, aulacophores with stylocones and cover plates over the food groove that open widely; ankyroids have essentially bilaterally symmetrical thecae, aulacophores with styloids and in most the cover plates do not open widely.
Word Forms
- cornutes
- cornuting
- cornuted
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include caponise, cacuminate, caudle, cornice, coit, coath.
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