GREENHORN


Meaning of GREENHORN in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

Etymology: obsolete greenhorn animal with green or young horns, from Middle English grenehorn, from grene green + horn

1. : an inexperienced or unsophisticated person

an intellectual greenhorn from the provinces — Nigel Dennis

especially : one easily duped or imposed upon

2. : a newcomer (as to a country) unacquainted with local manners and customs ; especially : a recently arrived immigrant

greenhorns … looking half-starved after their long trip from the old country — Mary Deasy

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.