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 Definitions of greenhorn  [ˈgrinˌhɔrn]  

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Definition of 'greenhorn' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) greenhorn
an inexperienced person.

2.  greenhorn
a naive or gullible person.

3.  greenhorn
a newly arrived immigrant; newcomer.

Etymology:  (1425–75; orig. applied to cattle with green (i.e., young) horns)

Definition of 'greenhorn' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) cub, greenhorn, rookie
an awkward and inexperienced youth
Definition of 'greenhorn' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) greenhorn
a raw, inexperienced person; one easily imposed upon

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