Definition of dapple-gray

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dap·ple-gray  (dpl-gr) KEY 

ADJECTIVE:

Gray with a mottled pattern of darker gray markings.

NOUN:

A horse having a coat of mottled gray.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English dappel-grai, probably alteration (influenced by dappled), of *appel-grai, apple-gray from Old Norse apalgrr : *apall, apple + grr, gray