noun
palomino
pal-uh-MEE-noh/ˌpæləˈmiːnəʊ/
A horse with a golden coat and a pale mane and tail.
The palomino has a golden coat and a creamy white mane.
Etymology
Spanish palomino literally meant “young dove.” The horse received this name because its coloring was likened to a dove’s, making the term a color comparison rather than a description of ancestry.
In context
the only real way to tell whether you are dealing with a palomino horse to begin with is to check out their coats if they have a coat of cream yellow or gold
More examples
- She rides her palomino along the wooded trail.
- Two palominos graze beside a dark brown horse.
- He brushes the palomino's pale tail before the show.
Forms
palomino · palominos
Similar words
- horse
- Names the animal without specifying its coat, mane, or tail color.