horsemeat
1 synonym for horsemeat, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Horsemeat is meat that comes from a horse.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
chevaline
How to use horsemeat
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
eat horsemeat
horsemeat scandal
sell horsemeat
horsemeat sausages
A plain, neutral term used in cooking, food industry and news contexts.
Etymology
Horsemeat is simply a compound of horse and meat, joined together as one word to name the meat that comes from that animal.
Full origin of horsemeat →Frequently asked questions
What does horsemeat mean?
It means meat that comes from a horse, used as food.
Is there another word for horsemeat?
Yes, chevaline is used as a synonym for horsemeat.
Is it spelled as one word or two?
Both are used: horsemeat as a single word, or horse meat as two words, with the same meaning.
