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What is "Horn" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 26-Jan-2024 (7 months, 17 days ago)
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Horn
Horn (button) - Tan/khaki swirls of light colors that resemble the cross-cut textures found in the horn of an antelope.

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