longicornis

Latin

Etymology

From longus (“long”) + cornus (“horn”).

Pronunciation

  • (Classical) IPA(key): /lon.ɡiˈkor.nis/, [ɫɔŋ.ɡɪˈkɔr.nɪs]

Adjective

longicornis (neuter longicorne); third declension

  1. long-horned

Inflection

Third declension.

Number Singular Plural
Case / Gender Masc./Fem. Neuter Masc./Fem. Neuter
nominative longicornis longicorne longicornēs longicornia
genitive longicornis longicornium
dative longicornī longicornibus
accusative longicornem longicorne longicornēs, longicornīs longicornia
ablative longicornī longicornibus
vocative longicornis longicorne longicornēs longicornia

Usage notes

  • Used almost exclusively as a taxonomic epithet.
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