cornu ammonis en · NOUN
Etymology
From Latin cornū Ammōnis (“Ammon's horn”). See ammonite.
Meanings
- (obsolete) A fossil shell, curved like a ram's horn; an ammonite.
- (obsolete) The hippocampus of the brain.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cornua ammonis | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| cornu Ammonis | alternative | lexicographic |