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greenhorn
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
greenhorn
(noun)
greenhorn
/
ˈ
griːnˌhoɚn/
noun
plural
greenhorns
greenhorn
/
ˈ
griːnˌhoɚn/
noun
plural
greenhorns
Britannica Dictionary definition of GREENHORN
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informal
:
a person who lacks experience and knowledge
He's not the most sophisticated businessman you'll ever meet, but he's no
greenhorn
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