| 单词 | indian pony |
| 释义 | > as lemmasIndian pony Indian pony n. a type of pony, known for its strength and endurance, descended from horses originally brought to America by Spanish colonists; cf. mustang n. 1a, cayuse n. ΘΚΠ the world > animals > mammals > group Ungulata (hoofed) > family Equidae (general equines) > horse defined by breed > [noun] > Indian pony Indian pony1758 cayuse1841 1758 P. Stevens Jrnl. 13 July in N. D. Mereness Trav. Amer. Colonies (1916) 314 He is given us for an Indian pony in his place. 1861 J. H. Walsh & I. J. Lupton Horse iv. 28 The Indian Pony, which seldom or never exceeds thirteen hands in height, is remarkable for activity and strength, as compared with its size. 1908 J. H. S. Johnstone Horse Bk. ii. 234 The cayuse or Indian pony may fairly be accepted as the aboriginal type of horse of the American plains. 1995 B. L. Hendricks Internat. Encycl. Horse Breeds 16 This little horse has been known by a multitude of names: cow pony or buffalo horse, mustang or Indian pony, cayuse or Spanish pony. < as lemmas |
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