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cornupete

adjective
cor·​nu·​pete | \ ˈkȯrnyəˌpēt\

Definition of cornupete

: goring or attacking with the horns —used of a bull represented in sculpture or painting

History and Etymology for cornupete

Late Latin cornupeta, from Latin cornu horn + Late Latin -peta (from Latin petere to go to, head for, attack)

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