black and tan

/blæk ən ˈtæn/
noun
  1. A dog with a black-and-tan coat, especially a breed like the Doberman Pinscher or Manchester Terrier.
    • He trained his black-and-tan to follow basic commands.
    • We saw a beautiful black-and-tan at the dog show.
    • The black-and-tan barked loudly at the stranger.
  2. A drink made by layering stout beer (dark) over pale ale or lager (light), creating a two-colored effect.
    • A black-and-tan is a popular drink in some Irish pubs.
    • He ordered a black-and-tan at the pub.
    • The bartender carefully poured a black-and-tan so the layers stayed separate.
adjective
  1. Having two colors, black and tan (a light brown), especially used for certain dog breeds or patterns.
    • The black-and-tan coonhound is known for its excellent sense of smell.
    • She adopted a black-and-tan puppy from the shelter.
    • The dog's black-and-tan coat was shiny and well-groomed.
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