horseflesh

American  

[hawrs-flesh] / ˈhɔrsˌflɛʃ /

noun

1. the flesh of a horse.

2. horses collectively, especially for riding, racing, etc.

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horseflesh British  

/ ˈhɔːsˌflɛʃ /

noun

1. horses collectively

2. the flesh of a horse, esp edible horse meat

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Etymology

Origin of horseflesh

First recorded in 1490–1500; horse + flesh

Example Sentences

Horseflesh on the top of other trials had implanted the canker of despair in more than one sensitive soul.

From The Siege of Kimberley by Phelan, T.

Horseflesh is so marvelously cheap, that it is not taken so much care of as at home.

From Town Life in Australia by Twopeny, Richard Ernest Nowell

Horseflesh isn't made for carrying a heavy man over such a trail as this, and she was red-nostriled and lathered before half a mile had been covered.

From The Voice of the Pack by Marshall, Edison

"Horseflesh is on sale in the West End," says The Daily Telegraph, "and the public analyst at Westminster reports having examined a smoked horseflesh sausage and found it genuine."

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. CL, April 26, 1916 by Various

The most appropriate kind of dish on which to serve up Horseflesh A Charger.

From Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 28, October 8, 1870 by Various