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Definition of horsehead

horsehead

/ˈhɔːrsˌhɛd/
horse · head
Plural:horseheads
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• noun

1

The head of a horse, or an object, carving, or natural formation shaped like one.

Example

"The antique walking stick featured a finely carved ivory horsehead as its handle."

2

North American A regional name in Atlantic Canada and New England for the gray seal (Halichoerus grypus), a large marine mammal of the family Phocidae noted for its long, arched snout.

Example

"Fishermen along the rocky coast of Nova Scotia spotted a large horsehead resting on the offshore ledge."

3

North American Any of several marine fishes of the family Carangidae having a steep, compressed, profile resembling a horse's head, especially the Atlantic moonfish (Selene setapinnis) or the lookdown (Selene vomer).

Example

"The angler pulled up a silvery horsehead whose flat, deep body shimmered in the sunlight."

4

American An early New Jersey copper coin minted in the late 18th century, featuring a horse's head and a plow on the obverse.

Example

"The numismatist was thrilled to acquire a well-preserved 1787 New Jersey horsehead for her colonial coin collection."

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• Nearby Words

horsefeathers
horsefly
horsehair
horsehead
horsehide
horselaugh
horseless

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Horsehead. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/horsehead
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