corno

Definitions of corno
  1. noun
    the material (mostly keratin) that covers the horns of ungulates and forms hooves and claws and nails
    synonyms: tessuto corneo
  2. noun
    a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves
    synonyms: cornetta, tromba
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    types:
    serpente
    an obsolete bass cornet; resembles a snake
    type of:
    ottone
    a wind instrument that consists of a brass tube (usually of variable length) that is blown by means of a cup-shaped or funnel-shaped mouthpiece
  3. noun
    one of the bony outgrowths on the heads of certain ungulates
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