Horseflesh: meaning, definitions and examples
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horseflesh
[ หhษrสflesh ]
meat source
Horseflesh refers to the meat of horses, which is consumed in some cultures. It can be a controversial food choice due to the cultural significance of horses in various societies. In certain regions, horse meat is considered a delicacy and is prepared in various dishes.
Synonyms
chevaline, equine flesh, horse meat
Examples of usage
- Many people in Mongolia consume horseflesh as a traditional part of their diet.
- Horseflesh is commonly found in some European markets specialized in exotic meats.
- In Switzerland, horseflesh is used in a popular dish called 'pferdefleisch'.
Translations
Translations of the word "horseflesh" in other languages:
๐ต๐น carne de cavalo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคกเคผเฅ เคเคพ เคฎเคพเคเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Pferdefleisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ daging kuda
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพะฝััะธะฝะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ konina
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฆฌ่
๐ซ๐ท viande de cheval
๐ช๐ธ carne de caballo
๐น๐ท at eti
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง๊ณ ๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุญู ุงูุญุตุงู
๐จ๐ฟ koลskรฉ maso
๐ธ๐ฐ konina
๐จ๐ณ ้ฉฌ่
๐ธ๐ฎ konjsko meso
๐ฎ๐ธ hestakjรถt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถัะปาั ะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แชแฎแแแแก แฎแแ แชแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ at ษti
๐ฒ๐ฝ carne de caballo
Etymology
The term 'horseflesh' comes from the Old English word 'hors', which means horse, combined with the word 'flesh', derived from the Old English 'flaesc', meaning flesh or meat. This compound word directly translates to the flesh of a horse. Historically, the consumption of horse meat has varied significantly between cultures, with some societies embracing it as a source of protein, while others view it as taboo. In many Western cultures, eating horseflesh has been less common, partly due to the horse's status as a companion animal rather than a livestock animal. Yet, in countries such as Italy, France, and Japan, it's considered a culinary delicacy, prepared in various forms. The cultural acceptability of horseflesh reflects broader societal attitudes toward animals and food sources, and its history illustrates the complex relationship humans have with horses as both laboring animals and sources of sustenance.