| 1. a horn
1) of animals 2) since animals (esp. bulls) defend themselves with their horns, the horn with the Hebrews (and other nations) is a symbol of strength and courage, and used as such in a variety of phrases 1b1. a mighty and valiant helper, the author of deliverance, of the Messiah 3) a projecting extremity in a shape like a horn, a point, apex: as of an altar |