Appaloosa

[ ap-uh-loo-suh ]

noun

1. one of a hardy breed of riding horses, developed in the North American West, having a mottled hide, vertically striped hoofs, and eyes that show a relatively large proportion of white.

Appaloosa

/ ˌæpəˈluːsə /

noun

1. a breed of horse, originally from America, typically having a spotted rump

Word History and Origins

Origin of Appaloosa¹

1920–25, Americanism; origin uncertain; perhaps to be identified with Opelousa a Louisiana Indian tribal name (Compare Opelousas poney, recorded in a German text of 1849), though the breed is traditionally associated with the Nez Perce Indians and the Palouse River (West Idaho)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Appaloosa¹

C19: perhaps from Palouse, river in Idaho

Example Sentences

“The Dead Don’t Hurt” is a perfect vehicle for Mortensen, who sent hearts swooning as the romantic lead in “A Walk on the Moon,” and appeared in some period Westerns, including “Appaloosa” and “Hidalgo.”

From Salon

This pattern happened with GM in the years following the bailout: The giant hedge fund Appaloosa Management joined with other funds to buy up 2.1% of GM shares.

From Los Angeles Times

He added that lots of animals have been coming through the neighborhood, including an Appaloosa horse.

From Seattle Times

The best color is white with a lot of black spots, like an Appaloosa horse.

From Literature

Twice a day, they feed their Appaloosa horses, with names like Glacier Cat and Spotted Wind.

From Los Angeles Times