Ap·pa·loo·sa
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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
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“Appaloosa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Appaloosa. Accessed 13 May. 2021.
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