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Horseflesh

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horse·flesh

   [hawrs-flesh]
noun
1.
the flesh of a horse.
2.
horses collectively, especially for riding, racing, etc.
Origin:
1490–1500; horse + flesh
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horseflesh (ˈhɔːsˌflɛʃ)
 
—n
1.  horses collectively
2.  the flesh of a horse, esp edible horse meat

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