horsegate

Questions

What does horsegate mean?

A scandal in 2013 in which it emerged that several large British supermarket chains were selling equine meat in products claimed to be one hundred percent beef.

Where does horsegate come from?

From horse + -gate.

How to pronounce horsegate

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