Percheron

American  

[pur-chuh-ron, -shuh-] / ˈpɜr tʃəˌrɒn, -ʃə- /

noun

1. one of a French breed of draft horses, having a gray or black coat.

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Percheron British  

/ ˈpɜːʃəˌrɒn /

noun

1. a compact heavy breed of carthorse, grey or black in colour

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Etymology

Origin of Percheron

1870–75; < French; named after Perche, French district where first bred

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How does percheron compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• Percheron vs. Clydesdale

Example Sentences

Of all the horses in History Channel's 2015 miniseries "Texas Rising," Brendan Fraser's favorite was Pecas, a gray Percheron that got picked on by the more flamboyant mustangs.

From Salon • Jul. 5, 2021

They chatted as they unloaded quarter horses, paints, a Percheron, an Arab cross and a mule.

From Washington Times • Jul. 14, 2015

He also breeds and raises Clydesdale and Percheron draft horses.

From Washington Times • Jun. 30, 2014

But for a glimpse of what probably lies in store for Oreo, one need only look to Paddy, a 17-year-old Percheron who retired in May after 12 years in the carriage force.

From New York Times • Aug. 18, 2012

The knackery truck was on its way to the plant after picking up a twenty-two-year-old Percheron gelding.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith