Cornul

Cornul is a Romanian word that translates directly to "horn" in English. It is a noun, masculine gender (indicated by the implicit 'un' before it if used in singular indefinite form: un corn meaning "a horn"). It refers primarily to the hard, pointed projection, usually one of a pair, growing from the head of certain animals, such as cattle, goats, and sheep.

In broader usage, "cornul" can also refer to:

• A horn-shaped object: Anything resembling the shape of an animal's horn. This includes musical instruments made of horn or resembling a horn in shape (e.g., a bugle), or other objects that are curved and pointed.

• A pastry: In some contexts, "cornul" refers to a crescent-shaped pastry, similar to a croissant, often filled with jam, chocolate, or cheese. The diminutive form, cornuleț, specifically refers to smaller, horn-shaped pastries.

• Figurative meanings: Similar to English usage of "horn," "cornul" can be used in figurative language. It can represent power, aggression, or a warning (e.g., "a ridica cornul" - to raise the horn, meaning to become aggressive or challenging).

The plural form of "cornul" is "cornuri."