noun

palomino

pa-luh-MEE-noh

Palomino (noun) means a horse with a golden or tan coat and a pale cream or white mane and tail. Example: “The palomino trotted proudly across the paddock.”

noun

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

"The palomino trotted proudly across the paddock."

"A palomino was chosen to lead the parade because of its striking colour."

How to use palomino

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA horse breed prized for its golden coat and light-colored mane and tail.

Common pairings

a palomino horse golden palomino

Word forms

palominos plural, Palominos plural

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Etymology

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

Origin: Spanish

Rhymes for palomino

Ino dino vino wino kino mino gino Pino Hino rhino amino chino

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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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