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Lipizzan

Lipizzan

1 9.0
A strong riding horse from Austria often used at the Spanish Riding School in Vienna
  • noun
  • /ˈlɪpɪˌzæn/
: lipizzano
  • The Lipizzan horses are famous for their grace.

Examples

  • The Lipizzan is famed for its elegant performances at the Spanish Riding School in Vienna.

  • She traveled to Austria to see the Lipizzan stallions perform their classical dressage.

  • When born, a Lipizzan is usually dark, but its coat turns white as it matures.

  • Look at that beautiful Lipizzan!

  • The Lipizzan is famous for its graceful movements and has been a symbol of excellence in dressage for centuries.

  • At the Spanish Riding School, the Lipizzan horses perform stunning routines that showcase their intelligence and training.

  • Many equestrian enthusiasts travel to Austria to witness the renowned Lipizzan stallions in action during their performances.

Synonyms

Lippizaner
vsLipizzan
1 9.6

A strong compact horse that turns white with age and performs in classical riding shows

has identical meaning but uses an alternate spelling commonly used in English

Surface Forms

Lipizzan singular
Lipizzans plural

Etymology

The word Lipizzan comes from the name of the village Lipica in what is now Slovenia, where these horses were first bred. So a Lipizzan is a horse 'from Lipica', which is why the breed is linked with Austria and the Spanish Riding School.