Percheron
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- noun
- /ˈpɜrʃərɒn/
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percherón
- At the ranch, the children were excited to ride the gentle Percheron that had been trained for work on the farm.
- Percheron horse
Examples
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As they walked to the house, Milton explained that Bobby was a Percheron and that these were the draft horses of choice for much of the nineteenth century.
Fiction book (2002) -
This is not the Follies Percheron, you know.
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They found him in the barn, sleeping between two giant hooves of a Percheron stallion.
Fiction book (1998) -
Tomorrow, first thing, he will dig out the old photos, frame the one of his mother and father's wedding, the portrait of his grandfather—big-chested, with thighs like a Percheron.
Fiction book (2000) -
The farmer chose a Percheron because of its strength and ability to pull heavy loads.
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During the parade, several majestic Percheron horses proudly trotted along the street, showcasing their impressive stature.
Synonyms
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A large strong horse that pulls heavy loads like a cart or plow
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Etymology
Percheron comes from a region in France called Perche and originally meant 'from Perche'. Because strong horses were bred there, a Percheron now means a large, powerful horse used for heavy work like pulling carts or doing farm work.