horseflesh

noun
Middle School
1

The flesh of a horse; horsemeat.

2

Horses collectively, with reference to driving, riding, or racing.

3

Bahama mahogany, wood from species Lysiloma sabicu and Lysiloma latisiliquum.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing