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adjective

Definition of skewbaldnext
as in dapple

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skewbald

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noun

as in roan

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  1. roan
  2. chestnut
  3. palomino
  4. pinto
  5. black
  6. sorrel
  7. bay
  8. racehorse
Noun
  • The trackers plugged in data on a herd of roan antelope, then a single male cheetah.
    ByDimitri Selibas, science.org, 13 June 2024
  • Only eight gray or roan horses have ever won the first leg of the Triple Crown.
    Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 2 May 2023
Definition of roan
Noun
  • Soaking the chestnuts helps them to get a little softer before roasting.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Think pine cones, chestnuts, mushroom decorations, feathers, and a variety of forest creatures.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of chestnut
Noun
  • One of the key myths about sherry is that the palomino, its primary grape, is neutral and required fortification, intricate blending in the cellar and exposure to air, as with oloroso sherries, or aging under flor, a yeast that gives personality to fino and manzanilla sherries.
    Eric Asimov, New York Times, 3 July 2023
  • Even more people believe palominos are albinos, which is incorrect.
    Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2023
Definition of palomino
Adjective
  • Spice up your Super Bowl party with these pinto beans, garnished with savory bacon and spicy poblano peppers.
    Christopher Michel, Country Living, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Two types of beans (black and pinto) bring the protein count in this healthy enchilada casserole up to 19 grams per serving.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2022
Definition of pinto
Noun
  • Take your pick from black to mocha to crisp, winter white.
    Taylor Jean Stephan, Peoplemag, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Flaunt this fun, floral style, or opt for their best-selling classic black.
    Meg Donohue, Town & Country, 31 Jan. 2023
Definition of black
Noun
  • Top with club soda; finish with a few drops of Peychaud’s bitters and a micro sorrel leaf garnish.
    Jillian Dara, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Black cake goes nicely with a tall glass of sorrel.
    Essence, Essence, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of sorrel
Noun
  • Nestled between the restaurant and the hotel is a scenic pool area designed for the Instagram age with striped green umbrellas and chaise lounges in vibrant tropical-print upholstery, all set against panoramic views of Miami and the bay.
    Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
  • What do the cameras look like? About a month ago, a photo was posted on Reddit from a Walmart store in Denton showing body cameras in their charging bays.
    Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of bay
Noun
  • One other factor is that there will likely be fewer deaths because the foal crop is in serious decline, meaning fewer racehorses.
    John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Among this group of donors are CEOs, lawyers and racehorse owners.
    Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of racehorse
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