Definition of HORSEFLESH

horseflesh

Noun

  • the flesh of horses as food
  • The flesh of a horse; horsemeat.
  • Horses collectively, with reference to driving, riding, or racing.
  • Bahama mahogany, wood from species Lysiloma sabicu and Lysiloma latisiliquum.

Adj

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

Examples

  • "He is a good judge of horseflesh."

Origin / Etymology

From horse + flesh.

Synonyms

horsemeat

Scrabble Score: 19

horseflesh: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
horseflesh: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
horseflesh: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

horseflesh is a valid Words With Friends word