noun
horsemeat
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Horsemeat (noun) means Horsemeat is meat that comes from a horse. Example: “In some countries horsemeat is sold openly in butchers' shops.”
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Horsemeat is meat that comes from a horse.
"In some countries horsemeat is sold openly in butchers' shops."
"The scandal broke when horsemeat was found in products labeled as beef."
"Some diners find the idea of eating horsemeat unfamiliar."
How to use horsemeat
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMeat that comes from a horse.
When to use it
A plain, neutral term used in cooking, food industry and news contexts.
Common pairings
eat horsemeat
horsemeat scandal
sell horsemeat
horsemeat sausages
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Etymology
Horsemeat is simply a compound of horse and meat, joined together as one word to name the meat that comes from that animal.
Synonyms
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chevaline
Rhymes for horsemeat
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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.
What is the meaning of horsemeat?
"horsemeat" (noun) means horsemeat is meat that comes from a horse.
