horse-comb

English

/ˈhɔːsˌkəʊm/, /ˈhɔɹsˌkoʊm/

noun
Definitions
  • A comb used by horse groomers for combing the mane and tail of horses
  • A curry comb comb used for brushing a horse's coat

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English horscomb inherited from Old English horscamb (curry-comb, horse-comb) affix from English horse + English comb (crest).

Origin

English

comb

Gloss

crest

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