wanhorn

Meanings

• noun

  A type of horn used in hunting, typically made from the horn of a wild ox.

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Variants

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lanthorn , lanthorns

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Etymology

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Old English 'wanhorn' meaning 'wild ox horn'.

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Trivia

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1. Wanhorns were often used as drinking vessels in medieval Europe, and it was considered a sign of wealth and status to own a large collection of them.

2. The term 'wanhorn' is also used in heraldry to represent a wild ox's horn in a coat of arms.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hunting horn: A type of horn used to call hunters to meet or to signal during a hunt.

2. Musical horn: A type of brass instrument that resembles a horn, played by blowing into a funnel-shaped bell.

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Culture

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In medieval Europe, wanhorns were highly valued for their strength and durability, and were often used to make drinking horns or musical instruments. In literature, wanhorns have been mentioned in works such as Beowulf and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

How to Memorize "wanhorn"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, curved horn, possibly with intricate carvings, made from the horn of a wild ox.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wanhorn' with the image of a strong, durable hunting tool.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Wild Ox Horn' to remember the word 'wanhorn'.

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