dapple-gray

[ dap-uhl-grey ]

adjective

1. gray with ill-defined mottling of a darker shade.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dapple-gray¹

1350–1400; Middle English, perhaps *appelgrei, with d- from dappled; compare Old Norse apalgrār, apli dapple-gray horse

Example Sentences

Luster said Heider had some requests, such as wanting it to be painted like it was a dapple-gray, including the dappling across the hindquarters.

From Washington Times

This remarkable, powerful novel takes its title from a horse: a beautiful, dapple-gray thoroughbred that becomes the object of obsession and the pivotal point of author Margot Livesey’s richly complex story.

From Seattle Times

With the whimsical humor that would become a house hallmark, Rabolini adopted the Italian word for a dapple-gray horse as the company name.

From Wall Street Journal

A dapple-gray horse, and a ring on his finger.

From Literature

Tot bestrode a dapple-gray horse, and the Queen sat upon a lion and took hold of its mane to steady herself.

From Project Gutenberg