Dapple grey
adjective
Referring to a horse having grey and white spots.
The farmer rode his dapple grey horse around the field.
Often appears as...
- dapple grey horse
- old dapple grey
noun
A horse that is grey with white spots.
That's a beautiful dapple grey in your stable.
Often appears as...
- own a dapple grey
- see a dapple grey
adjective
Referring to a horse having grey and white spots.
The farmer rode his dapple grey horse around the field.
Often appears as...
- dapple grey horse
- old dapple grey
noun
A horse that is grey with white spots.
That's a beautiful dapple grey in your stable.
Often appears as...
- own a dapple grey
- see a dapple grey
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Color Specificity
Used to describe a specific horse coat pattern, not just any coloration.
They admired the unique pattern of the dapple grey, distinguishing it from solid-colored horses.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Breed Specific
'Dapple grey' describes coat color and pattern, not the breed of the horse.
Regardless of breed, any horse can be a dapple-grey if its coat matches the description.
Pro Tip 3/3Changing with Age
Horses can change from dapple grey to a solid grey as they age.
The dapple grey mare had fewer spots now, showing her age through her changing coat.
Pro Tip 1/3Color Specificity
Used to describe a specific horse coat pattern, not just any coloration.
They admired the unique pattern of the dapple grey, distinguishing it from solid-colored horses.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Breed Specific
'Dapple grey' describes coat color and pattern, not the breed of the horse.
Regardless of breed, any horse can be a dapple-grey if its coat matches the description.
Pro Tip 3/3Changing with Age
Horses can change from dapple grey to a solid grey as they age.
The dapple grey mare had fewer spots now, showing her age through her changing coat.
Pro Tip 1/3Color Specificity
Used to describe a specific horse coat pattern, not just any coloration.
They admired the unique pattern of the dapple grey, distinguishing it from solid-colored horses.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Breed Specific
'Dapple grey' describes coat color and pattern, not the breed of the horse.
Regardless of breed, any horse can be a dapple-grey if its coat matches the description.
Pro Tip 3/3Changing with Age
Horses can change from dapple grey to a solid grey as they age.
The dapple grey mare had fewer spots now, showing her age through her changing coat.
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