Technically, “alicorn” is properly the word for the unicorn’s horn. I’m not sure how it gained the meaning creep of also referring to winged unicorns, too, but everyone seems to use it that way.
Happy Twelfth Day of Christmas, everyone.I have a theory concerning the definition of alicorn:It may have its basis in the word ala (plural: alae), meaning “a wing or a wing-like anatomic process or part.” – (from Webster’s Dictionary)
ala
+ unicorn = alicorn, or winged unicorn.As I said, this is only a theory, not a fact.
The idea of Alicorn meaning winged Uniorn is false.
And the Latin pseudo-explanation that is wide spread is flawed as well. It all started with a book author using the term incorrectly, out of mistake. he had no idea what it means, and assumed it means Winged Unicorn because it appeared in an ad.
It is a pure accident that the Latin for wing sounds similar.
There never was a word for winged Unicorn. There were intentional attempts, resulting in words like “pegacorn” or “unipeg” from mashing Unicorn and Pegasus.
Also, Pegasus was the name of one, specific winged horse and not a term meaning winged horse in general.
(In Lation it would be “Alate Unicornis”. In no any way would that become Ali- .)
It may be too much of a bother for Windows users, but a Mac user can just make an empty line consisting of the non-breaking-space character, which looks like a space, but, technically, isn’t one, so it won’t be collapsed as spaces are. On a Mac, with either the US or US Extended keyboard, and probably most other keyboards, that’s Option+spacebar. On Windows, I think Alt+0-1-6-0 will do it, but I’m not sure.
Neo Stryder almost 11 years ago
Shouldn’t it be “Alicorn”?
GoNordrike almost 11 years ago
Alicorn!
R.U. Kidding almost 11 years ago
OK, everyone out there who believes in telekinesis raise my hand.
Xodiac almost 11 years ago
What is that bit on the tip of the alicorn’s horn? I can’t really tell what it is. Is ali-Marigold spearing a pizza?
Robotech_Master almost 11 years ago
Technically, “alicorn” is properly the word for the unicorn’s horn. I’m not sure how it gained the meaning creep of also referring to winged unicorns, too, but everyone seems to use it that way.
spottycat almost 11 years ago
So true. It has definitely acquired that meaning in the MLP:FIM fandom. Marigold is still awesome.
Q4horse almost 11 years ago
Alright, it snowed. Can they go snowboarding (or sledding at the least) now?
Q4horse almost 11 years ago
I wonder if Marigold can ice skate as well as she roller skates?
Comic Minister Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Great job Unicorn!
Hag5000 almost 11 years ago
Is there anything unicorns can’t do?
sjsczurek almost 11 years ago
I always thought the proper spelling ought to be “allicorn.” Likened to “alligator.” What’s up with that?
Jonathan K. and the Elusive Dream Girl almost 11 years ago
Happy Twelfth Day of Christmas, everyone.I have a theory concerning the definition of alicorn:It may have its basis in the word ala (plural: alae), meaning “a wing or a wing-like anatomic process or part.” – (from Webster’s Dictionary)
ala+ unicorn = alicorn, or winged unicorn.As I said, this is only a theory, not a fact.
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member almost 11 years ago
So,where is the cutie mark?
Jonathan K. and the Elusive Dream Girl almost 11 years ago
I stand corrected.
Stormheart almost 11 years ago
Alicorn = the horn of a Unicorn.
The idea of Alicorn meaning winged Uniorn is false.
And the Latin pseudo-explanation that is wide spread is flawed as well. It all started with a book author using the term incorrectly, out of mistake. he had no idea what it means, and assumed it means Winged Unicorn because it appeared in an ad.
It is a pure accident that the Latin for wing sounds similar.
There never was a word for winged Unicorn. There were intentional attempts, resulting in words like “pegacorn” or “unipeg” from mashing Unicorn and Pegasus.
Also, Pegasus was the name of one, specific winged horse and not a term meaning winged horse in general.
(In Lation it would be “Alate Unicornis”. In no any way would that become Ali- .)
Stormheart almost 11 years ago
So in short, Alicorn has NOTHING to do with winged Unicorns. Someone started using it for that by mistake because he had no clue what it truly means.
Stormheart almost 11 years ago
DARN, why others can make empty lines and I can’t? Every time I try it gets deleted… :/
John W Kennedy Premium Member almost 11 years ago
It may be too much of a bother for Windows users, but a Mac user can just make an empty line consisting of the non-breaking-space character, which looks like a space, but, technically, isn’t one, so it won’t be collapsed as spaces are. On a Mac, with either the US or US Extended keyboard, and probably most other keyboards, that’s Option+spacebar. On Windows, I think Alt+0-1-6-0 will do it, but I’m not sure.
John W Kennedy Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Well, it’s not likely to be confused; it’s pronounced AY-layt.
Pusheen the Cat over 4 years ago
that isn’t a unicorn snow angel
Lady Kitten over 2 years ago
ANGELCORN!!
Kark_The_Red_Canadian_Dragon 6 months ago
snow angel vs snow unicorn. Snow unicorn WINS! :D