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Appaloosa

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Ap·pa·loo·sa  (p-ls)
n.
A breed of saddle horse developed in northwest North America, characteristically having a spotted rump.
[Perhaps from alteration of Opelousas, city of southern Louisiana.]
Appaloosa [ˌæpəˈluːsə]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Breeds) a breed of horse, originally from America, typically having a spotted rump
[perhaps from Palouse, river in Idaho]
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Noun1.Appaloosa - a hardy breed of saddle horse developed in western North America and characteristically having a spotted rumpAppaloosa - a hardy breed of saddle horse developed in western North America and characteristically having a spotted rump
mount, riding horse, saddle horse - a lightweight horse kept for riding only
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