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Meaning of Greenhorn | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈɡɹiːnˌhɔːɹn

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.

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,”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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