1. the quality or state of being horny; having a texture or appearance resembling horn
Usage: common in descriptions of materials and surfaces
2. sexual arousal or desire
Usage: informal; vulgar slang

Examples

• The horniness of the beetle's exoskeleton protects it from predators.
• The calluses on his hands had a certain horniness from years of manual labor.
• The material's horniness made it ideal for crafting durable tools.
• She noticed the horniness of the dried skin on her heels.
• The texture had an unpleasant horniness that made it difficult to grip.