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DARK HORSE

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

A racehorse about which little is known

Classified under:

Nouns denoting animals

Hypernyms ("dark horse" is a kind of...):

bangtail; race horse; racehorse (a horse bred for racing)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A political candidate who is not well known but could win unexpectedly

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Hypernyms ("dark horse" is a kind of...):

campaigner; candidate; nominee (a politician who is running for public office)

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