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v. - Take the horns off (an animal); Prevent the growth of horns of certain animals.

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Usage examples (18)
  • The drug of choice was "dehorn" - denatured alcohol.
  • Mr. Kellogg: Isn't it better to dehorn it and get some new shoots to graft?
  • It is not advisable to attempt to dehorn a number of adult cattle if the operator is not well equipped for the work.
  • It is believed, however, that the common practice in top-working pecan, hickory, and walnut has been to dehorn too severely.
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