noun
Dartmoor
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noun
1
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
Word Forms
Dartmoors plural
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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").