from a primary kar (the hair of the head); a horn (literally or figuratively):--horn.
a horn
of animals
since animals (esp. bulls) defend themselves with their horns, the horn with the Hebrews (and other nations) is a symbol of strength and courage, and used as such in a variety of phrases
a mighty and valiant helper, the author of deliverance, of the Messiah
a projecting extremity in a shape like a horn, a point, apex: as of an altar
