"well-horned" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: better-horned [comparative], best-horned [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj|better-horned|sup=best-horned}} well-horned (comparative better-horned, superlative best-horned)
  1. Having large or fine horns or antlers. Synonyms: well horned
    Sense id: en-well-horned-en-adj-ml98PIGN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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