unicorns

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  1. noun A fabled creature symbolic of virginity and usually represented as a horse with a single straight spiraled horn projecting from its forehead.
  2. noun Heraldry A representation of this beast, having a horse's body, a stag's legs, a lion's tail, and a straight spiraled horn growing from its forehead, especially employed as a supporter for the Royal Arms of Great Britain or of Scotland.
  3. noun Astronomy The constellation Monoceros.

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  • Dragons"—Kazul looked smug—"elves, unicorns, and fire-witches are bom with magic, to name a few. —  1
  • In the poster rack there was an astonishing selection of winged cherubs, unicorns, and rock stars I had never heard of. —  Analog, April 2002
  • Beyond the central ridge of the Isle of View were two unicorns, a male and a female, walking toward the place where Jenny Elf stood. —  Volk
  • We rode the unicorns, and in a moment the distance which had taken me hours was covered, and the house was before us in its small clearing among the weeds. —  Question Quest
  • Of course I can summon other equines too, but the unicorns are my favorites. —  Question Quest
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