Definitions for dehorn

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dehorn de·horn

Spelling: [dee-hawrn]

IPA: /diˈhɔrn/

Dehorn is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 109 anagrams from letters in dehorn (dehnor).

Definitions for dehorn

verb (used with object)

1. to remove the horns of (cattle).
2. to prevent the formation or growth of horns in (cattle), as by cauterization.
3. Horticulture. to prune (a tree, shrub, etc.) by shortening major branches to an extreme degree.

Origin of dehorn

An Americanism dating back to 1885-90; de- + horn

Examples for dehorn

First time pa heard 'm he says when he come home, 'That choir 'll never succeed till they dehorn Alvy,' he says.

I believe, too, you will find it an economy to dehorn these calves at branding time.

Before attempting to dehorn the animal, it should be securely controlled by ropes in a stanchion or by casting.

Mr. Kellogg: Isn't it better to dehorn it and get some new shoots to graft?