horse litter en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈhɔrsˌlɪdər/ (General-American)
- /ˈhɔːsˌlɪtə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Meanings
- A litter pulled or borne by one horse or borne on poles borne by two or more horses.
- (uncommon) Synonym of horsecart, particularly in contexts for carrying the injured or deceased in early cart ambulances or hearses.
- Straw or similar litter used for horses' rest or, once mixed with horse urine and excrement, as a waste product or fertilizer.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| horse-litter | alternative | lexicographic | |
| horselitter | alternative | lexicographic | |
| horse litters | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Hypernyms
litter (all senses)
Hyponyms
takhtrawan (horse-borne litter)
Synonyms
particularly in contexts for carrying the injured or deceased in early cart ambulances or hearses · horsecart