Chevaline

/ˈʃɛvəlaɪn/ adjective

Definition

Of or relating to horses; having characteristics or qualities associated with horses; equine.

Etymology

From French 'chévalin,' derived from 'cheval' (horse), the adjective form describes anything horse-related or having horse-like qualities.

Kelly Says

Chevaline is rarely used in modern English, but it survives in specialized contexts—horsemeat is sometimes labeled 'chevaline' in France, which is why the word occasionally appears in international food scandals.

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