The HORN of the UNICORNE BIRD; In Brasile called ANHIMA. Described by Marggravius, and Willughby, out of him. His principal marks are these; Headed and Footed like the Dunghill Cock, Tail'd like a Goose, Horned on his Forehead (with some likeness) as the Unicorne is pictur'd; Spurd on his Wings; Bigger than a Swan. The Male, say Marggravius and Piso, as big again.

The HORN was given by Father Hieronymus Lobus. In the Bird which Marggravius describes, the Horn was but a little above two inches long. But this is above three, and about as thick as a Bodkin. The top also of this is not sharp, as figur'd (and I doubt feigned) by the same Author, but blunt; and, contrary to what is seen in Horns, rather thicker than toward the bottom. It is but of a softish and brittle substance, inferior to the softest sort of Horns. Considering which, and the bluntness of it, as well as smallness, compared with the Bird, it cannot be thought to be defensive or offensive, as a true Horn, but must have some other use.

Being taken in any convenient Liquor, saith Piso, to the quantity of about ʒij, it is often successful in Malignant Fevers, and against Poyson, by provoking sweat.