horseish
|horse/ish|
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🇺🇸
/ˈhɔrsɪʃ/
🇬🇧
/ˈhɔːsɪʃ/
resembling a horse
Etymology
Etymology Information
'horseish' originates from the English word 'horse' combined with the suffix '-ish', where 'horse' refers to the animal and '-ish' means 'having the quality of'.
Historical Evolution
'horse' combined with the suffix '-ish' to form 'horseish', maintaining its meaning of resembling a horse.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having the quality 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 horseish appearance, with a long mane and strong legs.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39