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greenhorn in British English (ˈɡriːnˌhɔːn) noun1. an inexperienced person, esp one who is extremely gullible 2. mainly US a newcomer or immigrant Word origin C17: originally an animal with green (that is, young) horns greenhorn in American English (ˈgrinˌhɔrn) noun1. a. an inexperienced person; beginner; novice b. US, Rare a newly arrived immigrant 2. a person easily deceived; dupe Word origin orig. with reference to a young animal with immature horns Examples of 'greenhorn' in a sentencegreenhorn Synonyms of 'greenhorn'novice, newcomer, beginner, apprentice More Synonyms of greenhorn Definition an inexperienced person I'm a bit of a greenhorn in the kitchen. Synonyms naïf ingénue raw recruit newbie (slang) Additional synonymsDefinition someone who works for a skilled person for a fixed period in order to learn his or her trade I started off as an apprentice and worked my way up. Synonyms trainee, student, pupil, novice, beginner, learner, neophyte (formal), tyro, probationerI am a complete beginner to bird-keeping. Synonyms novice, student, pupil, convert, recruit, amateur, initiate, newcomer, starter, trainee, apprentice, cub, fledgling, learner, freshman, neophyte (formal), tyro, probationer, greenhorn (informal), novitiate, newbie (slang), tenderfoot, proselytea new aid for younger children or slow learners Synonyms student, pupil, scholar, novice, beginner, trainee, apprentice, disciple, neophyte (formal), tyro- green
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