horseflesh

[US]/'hɔːsfleʃ/
[UK]/'hɔrsflɛʃ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. horsemeat, horse.
Word Forms

Example Sentences

The restaurant served a delicious dish made with horseflesh.

Some cultures consider horseflesh as a delicacy.

The debate over eating horseflesh continues in many countries.

Horseflesh is a common ingredient in some traditional dishes.

Farmers raise horses not just for transportation but also for horseflesh.

Horseflesh can be prepared in various ways, such as grilling, stewing, or curing.

Some people have ethical concerns about consuming horseflesh.

In certain regions, horseflesh is believed to have medicinal properties.

The quality of horseflesh used in cooking can greatly affect the taste of the dish.

There are strict regulations governing the sale and consumption of horseflesh in many countries.

Real-world Examples

How came he to get so much horseflesh?

Source: American Original Language Arts Volume 5

The china eyes shifted away from his and inched reflectively over Bond's face and shoulders as if the hunchback was judging horseflesh.

Source: 007 Series: Diamonds Are Forever (Part 1)

The price of horseflesh had gone up beyond all bounds: when Isak was a boy the best horse could be bought for fifty Daler.

Source: The Growth of the Earth (Part 2)

" I've droudged and I've traipsed, I've bought and I've sold, all wi" an eye to her; I've suffered horseflesh, " he says—yes, them was his noble words—" but I'll suffer it no longer.

Source: The Romantic Adventure of the Milkmaid

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