Appaloosa: meaning, definitions and examples

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appaloosa

 

[ หŒรฆpษ™หˆluหsษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

horse breed

The Appaloosa is a breed of horse that is known for its distinctive spotted coat pattern. Originating from the Nez Perce tribe in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, these horses were bred for their agility, strength, and stamina, making them ideal for cattle herding and other work. They are also recognized for their intelligence and gentle temperament.

Synonyms

Nez Perce horse, spotted horse

Examples of usage

  • She rode her Appaloosa in the local rodeo.
  • The Appaloosa is easily recognizable by its unique coat.
  • They train Appaloosas for various equestrian events.

Translations

Translations of the word "appaloosa" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น appaloosa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคชเคฒเฅ‚เคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Appaloosa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Appaloosa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฟะฟะฐะปัƒะทะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ appaloosa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒ‘ใƒซใƒผใ‚ต

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Appaloosa

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ appaloosa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท appaloosa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„ํŒ”๋ฃจ์‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุจู„ุงูˆุฒุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Appaloosa

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Appaloosa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜ฟๅธ•ๅข่จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Appaloosa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Appaloosa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะะฟะฟะฐะปัƒะทะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒžแƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ–แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Appaloosa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ appaloosa

Etymology

The term 'Appaloosa' derives from the Palouse River region in the Pacific Northwest, where the Nez Perce tribe bred the horses with distinctive spotted coats. The breed gained its name in the 20th century, although horses with similar characteristics have been known for centuries. The Nez Perce prized these horses for their ability to adapt to different terrains and their overall performance as working animals. In the 1930s, efforts to preserve the breed led to the formation of the Appaloosa Horse Club, promoting the development and recognition of the breed. Today, Appaloosas are celebrated not only for their beauty and unique coloration but also for their versatility in various equestrian disciplines.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,506, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.