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- US Pronunciation
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- [red-hawrs]
- /ˈrɛdˌhɔrs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [red-hawrs]
- /ˈrɛdˌhɔrs/
Definitions of redhorse word
- noun redhorse any of several suckers of the genus Moxostoma, found in the fresh waters of North America, often having reddish fins. 1
- noun redhorse a North-American fish with reddish fins 0
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Origin of redhorse
First appearance:
before 1790 One of the 43% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1790-1800; red1 + horse
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Parts of speech for Redhorse
noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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redhorse popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
redhorse usage trend in Literature
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