Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

golden horn

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.03 in modern English

Syllables: gold-en horn
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A major urban waterway and the primary inlet of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey.

Example Sentences

"The 20-min. crossing of the Bosphorus by ferry steamer from the Golden Horn, the busy river-fed harbour that divides old and new Istanbul on the European side of the Bosphorus, was a pleasure in itself."

Etymology

Calque of Ancient Greek Χρυσόκερας (Khrusókeras).

Questions

What does golden horn mean?: A major urban waterway and the primary inlet of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey.
Where does golden horn come from?: Calque of Ancient Greek Χρυσόκερας (Khrusókeras).

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