corna

Corna is a term used in Italian with several related senses. In its most common usage, corna refers to horns, the hard projections found on certain animals. The word appears in everyday speech and literature to denote these anatomical horns, and it also enters idiomatic expressions that rely on the horn motif.

In cultural and linguistic contexts, corna can carry symbolic meaning. Horns have been employed in art, heraldry, and storytelling as emblems of strength, fertility, or prowess. In Italian idioms, the related phrase portare le corna (to carry the horns) is used to describe infidelity in a relationship, reflecting a cultural association of horns with betrayal.

Corna is also encountered as a geographical and personal name. It is used as a toponym for certain localities in Italy and as a surname in various regions. When encountered in historical or genealogical materials, corna may appear as part of place names or family names, sometimes with regional variants.

Because corna overlaps with other terms such as corno or corona in related languages and contexts, it is best understood within Italian linguistic and cultural usage. In reference works, corna is typically treated as the plural or collective form associated with horns, while noting its appearances in names and symbolism.