horseflesh

English

Alternative forms

  • horse-flesh

Etymology

From horse +‎ flesh.

Noun

horseflesh (uncountable)

  1. The flesh of a horse; horse meat.
  2. Horses collectively, with reference to driving, riding, or racing.
    He is a good judge of horseflesh.
  3. A species of Bahama mahogany, Lysiloma sabicu and Lysiloma latisiliquum.

Adjective

horseflesh (comparative more horseflesh, superlative most horseflesh)

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