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Clydes·dale | \ ˈklīdz-ˌdāl 
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\Definition of Clydesdale
(Entry 1 of 2)
: any of a breed of heavy draft horses originally from Clydesdale, Scotland with long silky hair on the legs
Clydesdale
geographical nameClydes·dale | \ ˈklīdz-ˌdāl \
\Definition of Clydesdale (Entry 2 of 2)
valley of the upper Clyde River in Scotland
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Clydesdale
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of Clydesdale
: a type of very large, heavy horse that is used to pull wagons
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The first known use of Clydesdale was in 1786
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