strawberry roan
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of strawberry roan
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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She took her stage name as a tribute to her grandfather Dennis K Chappell and his favourite song, a Western ballad called The Strawberry Roan.
From BBC
Henry got her first break when she was cast in the 1947 horse-racing film “Sport of Kings” and then quickly became a frequently used commodity in a series of movies, including a pair of Gene Autry westerns — “The Strawberry Roan” and “Riders in the Sky.”
From Los Angeles Times
If you’re feeling a little confident, you might even get the chance to ride Diego, a 14-year-old strawberry roan mustang with a penchant for mischief.
From Los Angeles Times
His distinctive strawberry roan coat would be easy enough to spot amongst all the bays and greys.
From The Guardian
The horse was a strawberry roan colour, remarkable for his action and the spirit with which he went through a journey.
From Project Gutenberg
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