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horseflesh

adj · noun · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • CMU ARPABET: HH AO1 R S F L EH2 SH Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

adj

Meaning 1

Of the colour of horseflesh; of a peculiar reddish-brown hue.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

The flesh of a horse; horsemeat.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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3

noun

Meaning 3

Horses collectively, with reference to driving, riding, or racing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • He is a good judge of horseflesh.

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4

noun

Meaning 4

Bahama mahogany, wood from species Lysiloma sabicu and Lysiloma latisiliquum.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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5

noun

Meaning 5

the flesh of horses as food

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: horsemeat

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: meat

History

Etymology

From horse + flesh.