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Greenhorn - What does it mean?

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is likely misspelled.


has no English definition.

As a noun greenhorn

is an inexperienced person; a novice, beginner or newcomer.

greenhorn

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (chiefly, US) an inexperienced person; a novice, beginner or newcomer
  • * 1847 , George Frederick Augustus Ruxton, Adventures in Mexico and the Rocky Mountains (page 267)
    • The powers of the Canadian voyageurs and hunters in the consumption of meat strike the greenhorn with wonder and astonishment; and are only equalled by the gastronomical capabilities exhibited by Indian dogs, both following the same plan in their epicurean gorgings.

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    Derived terms

    * greenhornism

    Not English

    has no English definition. It may be misspelled.