Definition of saddle-backed
1a
: having the outline of the upper part concave
b
: having an upper outline in the form of an arch or an inverted V
2
of a horse
: having a depression behind the withers
3
: having a marking that suggests a saddle
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“Saddle-backed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saddle-backed. Accessed 12 Jun. 2021.
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