Also means
callus
Usage Note
Hornhaut is the cornea of the eye, but the same word means a callus on the skin, as on the feet. Context, usually des Auges or an den Füßen, makes the sense clear.
Examples
"Die Hornhaut des Auges war verletzt."
Natural Translation
The cornea of the eye was injured.
Literal Translation
The cornea of-the eye was injured.
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