dapple grey

/ˈdæpəl ɡreɪ/
adjective
  1. Having a gray coat marked with spots or patches of a lighter or darker shade, used especially for horses. (British spelling variant of dapple-gray.)
    • The farmer's dapple-grey mare had a gentle temperament.
    • She painted a dapple-grey pony in her art class.
    • The dapple-grey gelding was a favorite at the riding school.
noun
  1. A horse or other animal with a dapple-grey coat. (British spelling variant of dapple-gray.)
    • He bought a dapple-grey from the auction.
    • The dapple-grey stood out among the other horses at the show.
    • The children fed carrots to the friendly dapple-grey.
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