Horseflesh
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Horseflesh is a noun meaning The flesh of a horse; horsemeat.
Meaning
The flesh of a horse; horsemeat.
More Meanings
- Horses collectively, with reference to driving, riding, or racing.
- Bahama mahogany, wood from species Lysiloma sabicu and Lysiloma latisiliquum.
- Of the colour of horseflesh; of a peculiar reddish-brown hue.
Example Sentences
He is a good judge of horseflesh.
Do they take to the cooking of horseflesh in ragoûts, emincés, and cheval à la mode without a tinge of disgust?
Word Forms
- horse-flesh
Synonyms for horseflesh
Depending on context, synonyms include horsemeat.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include horsemeat, horse, horseburger, oxflesh, cowflesh, horseskin.
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