Cornute

//kɔːˈnjuːt// adj, noun, verb

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Noun
  1. 1
    A member of the order Cornuta.

    "Stylophorans are divided into two orders the Cornuta and Ankyroida: cornutes have asymmetrical thecae, aulacophores with stylocones and cover plates over the food groove that open widely; ankyroids have essentially bilaterally symmetrical thecae, aulacophores with styloids and in most the cover plates do not open widely."

Verb
  1. 1
    To give 'horns' to; to make a cuckold of. transitive

    "‘Will you cooperate with me in cornuting your husband? It's a must!’"

Adjective
  1. 1
    Bearing horns or shaped like a horn; cornuted. not-comparable

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"‘Will you cooperate with me in cornuting your husband? It's a must!’"

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