horny
/ˈhɔrni/
adjective
- Made of or resembling horn, the hard substance on the heads of some animals.
- The turtle has a horny beak instead of teeth.
- The old knife had a handle made of horny material.
- Some birds have horny scales on their legs.
- Having a hard, rough, or calloused texture, like skin that has become thick from rubbing.
- After years of working with his hands, his palms were horny and tough.
- The farmer's feet had horny patches from walking barefoot.
- She used lotion to soften the horny skin on her elbows.