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Horseflesh

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of the colour of horseflesh; of a peculiar reddish-brown hue.
Noun
  1. 1
    The flesh of a horse; horsemeat. uncountable

    "Do they take to the cooking of horseflesh in ragoûts, emincés, and cheval à la mode without a tinge of disgust?"

  2. 2
    the flesh of horses as food wordnet
  3. 3
    Horses collectively, with reference to driving, riding, or racing. uncountable

    "He is a good judge of horseflesh."

  4. 4
    Bahama mahogany, wood from species Lysiloma sabicu and Lysiloma latisiliquum. uncountable

Etymology

Etymology 1

From horse + flesh.

Etymology 2

From horse + flesh.

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