Definitions for dehorns

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dehorns de·horn

Spelling: [dee-hawrn]

IPA: /diˈhɔrn/

Dehorns is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 205 anagrams from letters in dehorns (dehnors).

Definitions for dehorns

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 dehorns

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

Examples for dehorns

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

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

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.