bicorn

• Adjectif désignant ce qui a deux cornes ou deux pointes en forme de corne, ou ce qui présente deux sommets.

An obsolete adjective meaning having two horns or horn-like projections.

1. Having two hornsC2formal

   Describes an animal or object that has two horns or horn-like projections.

   à deux cornes

   • The bicorn helmet was worn by ancient warriors.
   • A bicorn shape is common in certain ceremonial headdresses.
   • The statue depicted a bicorn creature from mythology.

2. Two-pointed hatC2formal

   Relating to a style of hat with the brim turned up to form two points, historically worn by military officers.

   bicorne

   • Napoleon was often depicted wearing a bicorn hat.
   • The bicorn hat is a symbol of 18th-century military fashion.
   • He wore a bicorn as part of his ceremonial uniform.

• Nom désignant un type de chapeau dont les bords sont relevés en deux pointes, ou adjectif qualifiant ce qui a deux cornes ou deux parties en forme de corne.

A noun referring to a type of hat with the brim turned up to form two points, or an adjective describing something that has two horns or horn-shaped parts.

1. Two-pointed hatC1formal

   A type of hat with the brim turned up on two sides, creating two points, historically worn by military officers and in formal dress.

   bicorne

   • The general wore a bicorn adorned with a plume.
   • Napoleon is famously depicted wearing a bicorn hat.
   • The bicorn was a popular style in the 18th and 19th centuries.

   Synonymesbicornecocked hat

2. Having two hornsC2formal

   Describing an animal or object that has two horn-like projections.

   bicorne (à deux cornes)

   • The bicorn shape of the crescent moon was visible in the sky.
   • Some mythical creatures are depicted as bicorn.
   • The bicorn structure of the mountain peak was striking.

   Synonymesbicornate