Unicorn

Pronunciation: /ˈjuːnɪˌkɔːrn/

Definitions of unicorn

noun A mythical creature typically represented as a horse with a single straight horn projecting from its forehead.

Example Sentences

A1 My little sister believes in unicorns.

A2 The children were excited to see a unicorn at the zoo.

B1 The unicorn in the story granted wishes to those who believed in magic.

B2 The majestic unicorn galloped gracefully through the enchanted forest.

C1 Legends tell of a powerful unicorn that could heal any ailment with its horn.

C2 The mythical unicorn was said to possess great wisdom and purity.

Examples of unicorn in a Sentence

formal The unicorn is often depicted as a symbol of purity and grace in literature and art.

informal I heard that Sarah's favorite animal is a unicorn because she loves fantasy stories.

slang That car is like a unicorn - rare to find and highly sought after.

figurative The idea of finding a perfect solution is like chasing a unicorn - it may be elusive and hard to attain.

Grammatical Forms of unicorn

• past tense: unicorns
• plural: unicorns
• comparative: more unicorn
• superlative: most unicorn
• present tense: unicorn
• future tense: will unicorn
• perfect tense: have unicorn
• continuous tense: is unicorn
• singular: unicorn
• positive degree: unicorn
• infinitive: to unicorn
• gerund: unicorn
• participle: unicorn

Origin and Evolution of unicorn

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'unicorn' originated from the Latin word 'unicornis' which is a combination of 'uni-' meaning one and 'cornu' meaning horn.

Evolution of the word: The concept of the unicorn has evolved over time from being a mythical creature with a single horn to symbolizing purity, grace, and rarity in popular culture.