Aurigan
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A metal made from copper used for horse bits that is strong and gentle on horses' mouths
- noun
- Specialized
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Aurigan
- She noticed her horse responded better after switching to an Aurigan snaffle.
Examples
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The tack shop recommended an Aurigan bit for horses with sensitive mouths.
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Many riders prefer bits made from Aurigan because they are gentle on the horse's mouth.
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The new horse bit is made of Aurigan.
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Many equestrians prefer Aurigan for their bridles.
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Many riders prefer bits made from Aurigan because they are gentle on the horse's mouth.
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The tack shop recommended an Aurigan bit for horses with sensitive mouths.
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She noticed her horse responded better after switching to an Aurigan snaffle.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Aurigan starts with aur-, from Latin aurum, which means 'gold'. A helpful way to remember the name is that this warm, golden copper alloy is used for horse bits because it is strong and gentle on the horse's mouth.