noun
Dartmoor
DAHT-maw
Dartmoor (noun) means a hardy, compact breed of pony native to the moorland of Devon, England. Example: “The riding school kept two Dartmoor ponies for the younger children.”
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A hardy, compact breed of pony native to the moorland of Devon, England.
"The riding school kept two Dartmoor ponies for the younger children."
"Dartmoor ponies are tough enough to survive outdoors through the wettest English winters."
How to use Dartmoor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small, sturdy pony breed from the Dartmoor region of England.
Common pairings
a Dartmoor pony
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Etymology
Named after Dartmoor, the moorland and national park in Devon where the breed developed, itself named from the River Dart plus Old English "mōr" ("moor").
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What does “Dartmoor” mean?
The word “Dartmoor” means a hardy, compact breed of pony native to the moorland of Devon, England. In plain terms, a small, sturdy pony breed from the Dartmoor region of England.
How do you pronounce “Dartmoor”?
“Dartmoor” is pronounced DAHT-maw (/ˈdɑːtmɔː(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “Dartmoor” in a sentence?
Here is “Dartmoor” used in a sentence: “The riding school kept two Dartmoor ponies for the younger children.”
What part of speech is “Dartmoor”?
“Dartmoor” is a noun.
Where does the word “Dartmoor” come from?
The word “Dartmoor” comes from Old English. Named after Dartmoor, the moorland and national park in Devon where the breed developed, itself named from the River Dart plus Old English "mōr" ("moor").
