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palomino

noun
pal·​o·​mi·​no | \ ˌpa-lə-ˈmē-(ˌ)nō How to pronounce palomino (audio) \
plural palominos

Definition of palomino

: a horse that is pale cream to gold in color and has a flaxen or white mane and tail

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Stolen Horse International got involved after Hidden Pasture Farm owner Kate Nichols said last week that her miniature palomino filly had vanished overnight. Fox News, "Rescue group: Missing SC pony named 'Pikachu' found dead," 14 June 2019 On Thursday night, Bo and his 11-year-old palomino mare Hollywood ended up with a time of 20.5 seconds after receiving a penalty for breaking the barrier early. Rachel Roberts, idahostatesman, "Hall of Famer Dee Pickett told nephew not to rodeo. He didn’t listen.," 18 Aug. 2017 California’s only representative in the parade was the Merced County Sheriff’s Posse, which rode 14 palomino horses — shipped across country for the event last week to an equestrian facility in Maryland. . Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, "California Trump supporters celebrate surreal moment," 20 Jan. 2017 All finos are made from the palomino grape, but very few finos nowadays come from a single vineyard. Eric Asimov, New York Times, "Fino Sherry, for the Undaunted," 31 Dec. 2015

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First Known Use of palomino

1914, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for palomino

American Spanish, from Spanish, like a dove, from Latin palumbinus, from palumbes ringdove; akin to Greek peleia dove, Latin pallēre to be pale — more at fallow

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palomino

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English Language Learners Definition of palomino

: a horse that is light golden or cream in color and that has a cream or white mane and tail

palomino

noun
pal·​o·​mi·​no | \ ˌpa-lə-ˈmē-nō How to pronounce palomino (audio) \
plural palominos

Kids Definition of palomino

: a horse with a light golden coat and a cream or white mane and tail

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