encolure
9.9
The neck of a horse, especially its shape and how the horse holds it
- noun
- Archaic
:
cuello
- The judge praised the stallion’s impressive encolure during the dressage competition.
Examples
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The elegant arch of the horse's encolure made it stand out in the parade.
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Attention to grooming the encolure is essential for show horses.
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The horse's encolure was particularly impressive during the show.
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Look at that beautiful encolure on the stallion!
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The judge praised the stallion’s impressive encolure during the dressage competition.
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The elegant arch of the horse's encolure made it stand out in the parade.
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Attention to grooming the encolure is essential for show horses.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Encolure comes from French and the root col, which means 'neck' and is the same root you see in the English word collar. So encolure names the horse's neck and mane area, the part a collar would fit, which helps you remember its meaning.
