Greenhorn

Definitions

1. A census-designated place in Plumas County, California, United States.
2. An inexperienced person; a novice, beginner, or newcomer.
   US
3. A Portuguese person.
   ethnic, offensive, slur

Equivalents

Examples

“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.”

“All you greenhorns who wanted to see⟳ Covenant up close⟳...this is gonna be your lucky day.”

“She lives in New Bedford, and her dad's not around much and her mum calls her boyfriend a Portagee, a fuckin' greenhorn,”

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