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DARK HORSE
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A racehorse about which little is known
Classified under:
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:
Hypernyms ("dark horse" is a kind of...):
campaigner; candidate; nominee (a politician who is running for public office)