Palomino — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌpa-lə-ˈmē-(ˌ)nō/ pal·o·mi·no

Meaning & Definition of Palomino

Palomino (noun)

  1. a horse that is pale cream to gold in color and has a flaxen or white mane and tail

Palomino (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in roan, chestnut

    similar: bay, black, buckskin, chestnut, dun, pinto, roan, skewbald, sorrel, charger, courser, cow pony, cutting horse, galloper, hack, hackney, mount, packhorse, prancer, quarter horse, racehorse, saddle horse, trotter, warhorse, workhorse, cob, dobbin, jade, plug, skate, bronco, mustang, pony, colt, filly, foal, gelding, mare, stallion, equid, equine, horse, nag, steed

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Palomino

The most common words with a similar meaning to Palomino:

bay, black, buckskin, chestnut, dun, pinto, roan, skewbald, sorrel, charger, courser, cow pony, cutting horse, galloper, hack, hackney, mount, packhorse, prancer, quarter horse, racehorse, saddle horse, trotter, warhorse, workhorse, cob, dobbin, jade, plug, skate, bronco, mustang, pony, colt, filly, foal, gelding, mare, stallion, equid

Word Forms of Palomino

Inflections: palominos

Origin & Etymology of Palomino

borrowed from American Spanish, from Spanish, "wood pigeon chick," from paloma "wood pigeon" (going back, with change of ending, to Latin palumbēs, palumbus) + -ino, noun suffix, here with diminutive value, going back to Latin -īnus -ine:1; palumbēs perhaps from pal- as in pallēre "to be pale or colorless" + -umb- as in columba "dove, pigeon" fallow:1, columbine

First known use: 1914

Frequently Asked Questions about Palomino

What does "Palomino" mean?

"Palomino" means a horse that is pale cream to gold in color and has a flaxen or white mane and tail. As a noun, it is defined as: a horse that is pale cream to gold in color and has a flaxen or white mane and tail.

What is another word for "Palomino"?

Other words for "Palomino" include bay, black, buckskin, chestnut, dun, pinto, roan and skewbald. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Palomino" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Palomino"?

There are 44 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Palomino". Common alternatives include bay, black, buckskin, chestnut, dun, pinto, roan, skewbald, sorrel and charger.

Is "Palomino" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Palomino" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Palomino"?

"Palomino" is pronounced /ˌpa-lə-ˈmē-(ˌ)nō/ and divided into syllables as pal·o·mi·no.

What is the origin of the word "Palomino"?

"Palomino" comes from borrowed from American Spanish, from Spanish, "wood pigeon chick," from paloma "wood pigeon" (going back, with change of ending, to Latin palumbēs, palumbus) + -ino, noun suffix, here with diminutive value, going back to Latin -īnus -ine:1; palumbēs perhaps from pal- as in pallēre "to be pale or colorless" + -umb- as in columba "dove, pigeon" fallow:1, columbine. First known use: 1914.

What is another word for "Palomino" meaning "as in roan, chestnut"?

When "Palomino" (noun) means as in roan, chestnut, synonyms include bay, black, buckskin, chestnut, dun and pinto.

What are the forms of "Palomino"?

The word forms of "Palomino" include palominos.