B. Meton. (cf. cornu, I. B.): “quadrupedes (i. e. elephanti),” Varr. L. L. 7, § 39 Müll.: “luna,” Amm. 14, 2, 2.—
C. Subst.:
1. cornūti , ōrum, m. (= tauri), bullocks, Att. ap. Non. p. 395, 24 (Trag. Rel. v. 494 Rib.).—
II. Trop.: syllogismus, a horned syllogism, a sophistical conclusion, sophism, = ceratina, Hier. Ep. 69, n. 2; cf.: “cornuta interrogatio,” id. adv. Helvid. 16.