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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

To be a dark horse

Home The Lexicon To be a dark horse

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To be a dark horse

Definition

A little-known competitor who unexpectedly rises to prominence.

Language

English

Type

Faunamorph

Subcategory

Equines

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Nouns: Things/Terms/Labels

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