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 Definitions of dark horse  [ˈdɑr kən]  

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Definition of 'dark horse' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) dark horse
a competitor that is relatively unknown or that wins unexpectedly.

2.  dark horse
a candidate who is unexpectedly nominated at a political convention.

Etymology:  (1825–35)

Definition of 'dark horse' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) dark horse
a political candidate who is not well known but could win unexpectedly

2. (noun) dark horse
a racehorse about which little is known

'dark horse' - Nearby Entries  

dark  dark ground illumination  dark horse  dark-green  dark-haired  darkish  



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