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palomino

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Noun — A horse with a golden or tan coat and a pale cream or white mane and tail.

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a palomino horse golden palomino

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish palomino, from paloma ("dove") plus a diminutive ending — a nod to the horse's pale, dove-like coloring.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “palomino” mean?

The word “palomino” means a horse with a golden or tan coat and a pale cream or white mane and tail. In plain terms, a horse breed prized for its golden coat and light-colored mane and tail.

How do you pronounce “palomino”?

“Palomino” is pronounced pa-luh-MEE-noh (/ˌpæləˈminoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “palomino” in a sentence?

Here is “palomino” used in a sentence: “The palomino trotted proudly across the paddock.”

What part of speech is “palomino”?

“Palomino” is a noun.

Where does the word “palomino” come from?

The word “palomino” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish palomino, from paloma ("dove") plus a diminutive ending — a nod to the horse's pale, dove-like coloring.

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