red·horse

[red-hawrs]
noun
any of several suckers of the genus Moxostoma, found in the fresh waters of North America, often having reddish fins.
Also called redhorse sucker.


Origin:
1790–1800, Americanism; red1 + horse

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redhorse

noun
North American sucker with reddish fins 
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Redhorse is always a great word to know.
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a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
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Two species of redhorse and three species of suckers were collected.
Strong populations of redhorse suckers and carp are available for anglers with the prowess and inclination to pursue them.
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