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Definition of redhorse

redhorse

/ˈrɛdˌhɔːrs/
red · horse
Plural:redhorses
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redhorse Lexical Profile

redhorse Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American Any of several freshwater fishes of the sucker family (Catostomidae), primarily belonging to the genus Moxostoma, native to North America and typically distinguished by reddish fins, fleshy lips, and a robust body.

Example

"Biologists surveyed the river to estimate the local population of the robust redhorse, a species of freshwater fish once thought to be extinct."

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• Nearby Words

redear sunfish
redfin pickerel
redfish
redhorse
redpoll
redshank
redstart

Word Origin & Etymology

An American English compound of 'red' and 'horse', coined in the early 19th century. The name likely references the reddish coloration of their lower fins and their relatively large, robust bodies with prominent snouts.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Redhorse. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 22, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/redhorse
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