horny

horny

 [hor´ne]

pertaining to or resembling a horn; called also corneous, keratic, and keratinous.

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horn·y

(hōrn'ē),

Of the nature or structure of horn.

Synonym(s): keratinous (2)

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horny

(hôr′nē)

adj. horn·ier, horn·iest

1. Having horns or hornlike projections.

2. Made of horn or a similar substance.

3. Tough and calloused: horny skin.

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horn′i·ness n.

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horny

adjective (slang) Sexually aroused.

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horn·y

(hōrn'ē)

Of the nature or structure of horn.
Synonym(s): corneous, keratic, keratinous (2) , keratoid (1) , keroid.

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