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racehorse

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/ ˈreɪsˌhɔrs /
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noun

a horse bred or kept for racing, especially in flat races or steeplechases.

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Origin of racehorse

First recorded in 1620–30; race1 + horse

Words nearby racehorse

raceabout, racecar, racecard, racecourse, racegoer, racehorse, racemase, racemate, raceme, race meeting, racemic
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Words related to racehorse

nag, crib, glass, trot, cayuse, mustang, pinto

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British Dictionary definitions for racehorse

racehorse
/ (ˈreɪsˌhɔːs) /

noun

a horse specially bred for racing
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