bicorne

noun

bi·​corne ˈbī-ˌkȯrn How to pronounce bicorne (audio)

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Among the star lots is Napoleon’s iconic bicorne hat, crafted by his official hatmaker Poupard, estimated at between 500,000 euros and 800,000 euros. Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 18 June 2025 The catalog hasn’t been published yet but from the materials Sotheby’s has released, the top lot of the sale is Napoleon’s iconic bicorne hat, arguably the most prolific symbol of Napoleon’s reign as a wartime leader. Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025 The standout lots include one of Napoleon’s iconic bicorne hats. George Nelson For Artnews, Robb Report, 26 May 2025 That bicorne, worn at a rakish, sideways angle, as synonymous with him as his battlefield victories. Lysanne Currie, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, from Latin bicornis two-horned, from bi- + cornu horn — more at horn

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bicorne was in 1936

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“Bicorne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bicorne. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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