dappled gray

/ˈdæpəld ɡreɪ/
noun
  1. A horse with a coat that has a pattern of dark and light gray spots or patches.
    • She admired the dappled-gray grazing quietly in the meadow.
    • The farmer's dappled-gray was known for its gentle temperament.
    • The knight rode a beautiful dappled-gray into the tournament.
adjective
  1. Having a coat with a pattern of dark and light gray spots or patches, typically used for horses.
    • The dappled-gray mare stood out among the other horses.
    • The children loved watching the dappled-gray pony at the petting zoo.
    • He painted a portrait of a dappled-gray stallion.
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