1. the state or condition of being without horns
Usage: typically used in reference to animals, especially cattle or sheep

Examples

• The hornlessness of the breed made them safer to handle in confined spaces.
• Farmers often prefer hornlessness in their cattle to reduce injury risk.
• The genetic trait for hornlessness is recessive in some livestock populations.
• Hornlessness can be either natural or achieved through dehorning procedures.
• The breed's hornlessness is one of its most desirable characteristics for dairy farming.