horseleech

horse·leech

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hawrs-leech]
- /ˈhɔrsˌlitʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hawrs-leech]
- /ˈhɔrsˌlitʃ/

Definitions of horseleech word

noun horseleech a large leech, as Haemopis marmoratis, that infests the mouth and nasal passages of horses. 1
noun horseleech A large predatory leech of freshwater and terrestrial habitats that feeds on carrion and small invertebrates. 1
noun horseleech any of several large carnivorous freshwater leeches of the genus Haemopis, esp H. sanguisuga 0
noun horseleech a large North American leech (Haemopis marmoratis) said to attach itself to the mouth of horses while they are drinking 0
noun horseleech a veterinarian 0

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Origin of horseleech

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

First recorded in 1400-50, horseleech is from the late Middle English word horsleych. See horse, leech1

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Parts of speech for Horseleech

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horseleech popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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