horseflesh

Meanings

Noun

  • The flesh of a horse; horsemeat.
  • Horses collectively, with reference to driving, riding, or racing.
  • A species of Bahama mahogany, Lysiloma sabicu (species) and Lysiloma latisiliquum (species).

Adjective

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

Origin

  • From horse + flesh.

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