Appaloosa

Ap·pa·loo·sa

noun \ˌa-pə-ˈlü-sə\

Definition of APPALOOSA

: any of a breed of rugged saddle horses developed in western North America and usually having a white or solid-colored coat with small spots

Illustration of APPALOOSA

Origin of APPALOOSA

origin unknown

First Known Use: 1947

Rhymes with APPALOOSA

Gebel Musa, Jebel Musa, Siracusa, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa

Appaloosa

noun    (Concise Encyclopedia)

Appaloosa—Sally Anne Thompson

Colour breed of horse popular in the U.S. It is said to have descended in the Nez Percé Indian territory of North America from wild mustangs, which in turn descended from the horses of Spanish explorers. Appaloosas have several distinctive colour patterns and all the regular coat colours of horses. They stand 14–16 hands (about 56–64 in. [142–163 cm]) tall and weigh 1,000–1,100 lbs (450–500 kg). Though light, they are also sturdy.