Horseflesh

usgb/ˈhɔːrsfleʃ/
noun

The flesh of a horse.

They found themselves forced to resort to eating horseflesh.
Visual representation of "horseflesh" - The flesh of a horse.

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  • eating horseflesh
  • smell of horseflesh
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Uncommon Meal

Eating horseflesh is unusual in many cultures and often taboo.

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While traveling abroad, they learned that horseflesh was on the menu.
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Cultural Sensitivity

Using the term might evoke a strong emotional reaction where horse meat is not eaten.

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Mentioning horseflesh at the dinner table caused an uneasy silence.
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Historical Context

In history, eating horseflesh was sometimes a survival measure during famines or war.

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The besieged city had no choice but to turn to horseflesh for sustenance.
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