greenhorn
(chiefly, US) An inexperienced person; a novice, beginner or newcomer.
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(chiefly, US) An inexperienced person; a novice, beginner or newcomer.
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…
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(chiefly, Massachusetts, ethnic slur, offensive) A Portuguese person.
All you greenhorns who wanted to see Covenant up close...this is gonna be your lucky day.
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