horse-like
|horse/like|
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/ˈhɔrsˌlaɪk/
🇬🇧
/ˈhɔːsˌlaɪk/
resembling a horse
Etymology
Etymology Information
'horse-like' originates from the English word 'horse' combined with the suffix '-like', where 'horse' refers to the animal and '-like' means 'resembling or similar to'.
Historical Evolution
'horse' from Old English 'hors', and '-like' from Old English 'lic', meaning 'having the form of'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having the form of a horse', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
resembling or characteristic of a horse.
The creature had a horse-like appearance with a long mane and tail.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35