Combine the iconic hue of St. Patrick's Day with an elk's pointed headwear, and you will name a rookie or beginner who lacks all experience. What compound word is it?
Greenhorn
'Green' plus 'horn' makes 'greenhorn', an idiom for a novice or inexperienced person.
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