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horny

adjective \ˈhr-nē\

: made of horn (sense 1c) or a similar substance

: hard and tough

: sexually excited

horn·i·erhorn·i·est

Full Definition of HORNY

1
a :  of or made of horn
b :  hard, callous <horny-handed>
c :  compact and homogeneous with a dull luster —used of a mineral
2
:  having horns
3
[horn erect penis + 1-y]
a :  desiring sexual gratification
b :  excited sexually
horn·i·ness noun
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First Known Use of HORNY

14th century

Rhymes with HORNY

HORNINESS Defined for Kids

horny

adjective \ˈhr-nē\
horn·i·erhorn·i·est

Definition of HORNY for Kids

1
:  made of horn
2
:  hard and rough <horny hands>
Medical Dictionary

horny

adjective \ˈhr-nē\
horn·i·erhorn·i·est

Medical Definition of HORNY

1
a :  composed of or resembling tough fibrous material consisting chiefly of keratin :  keratinous <horny tissue> <after the horny material has been…cut away—Morris Fishbein> b :  being hard or callused <horny-handed>
2
:  having horns

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