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horning

Speech parts

1. horning - Noun

2. horning - Verb

3. Horning - Proper noun

Meaning

Appearance of the moon when increasing, or in the form of a crescent.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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During this time, bison partake in horning behaviors. Source: Internet

Horning appears to be associated with insect defense, as it occurs most often in the fall when the insect population is at its highest. citation Cedar and pines emit an aroma after bison horn them and this seems to be used as a deterrent for insects. Source: Internet

Older explanations compare the name with Old Frisian horning (Anglo-Saxon hornung-sunu, Old Norse hornungr) meaning "bastard, illegitimate son", taken to imply a meaning of "disinherited" in reference to February being the shortest of months. Source: Internet

And Simon takes a trip to Onchan to speak to Falk Horning, Nigel Williams and Phil Corlett about a project to revive Centenary Park. Source: Internet

Nonie Batman Horning, 95 Nonie Batman Horning, 95, of Conifer passed away Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011. Source: Internet

The dance was made famous by teen Instagram star Russell Horning during Katy Perry's performance on 'Saturday Night Live.' Source: Internet

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