Appaloosa

American  

[ap-uh-loo-suh] / ˌæp əˈlu sə /

noun

1. one of a hardy breed of riding horses, developed in the North American West, having a mottled hide, vertically striped hoofs, and eyes that show a relatively large proportion of white.

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Appaloosa British  

/ ˌæpəˈluːsə /

noun

1. a breed of horse, originally from America, typically having a spotted rump

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Etymology

Origin of Appaloosa

1920–25, origin uncertain; perhaps to be identified with Opelousa a Louisiana Indian tribal name (Compare Opelousas poney, recorded in a German text of 1849), though the breed is traditionally associated with the Nez Perce Indians and the Palouse River (West Idaho)

Example Sentences

David Tepper’s Appaloosa Management made some contrarian investments in the third quarter, buying out-of-favor stocks Whirlpool, Goodyear Tire, and American Airlines, according to its quarterly stock holdings report to the Securities and Exchange Commission.

From Barron's

David Tepper’s Appaloosa Management made contrarian investments in the third quarter, buying Whirlpool, Goodyear, and American Airlines stock.

From Barron's

David Tepper’s Appaloosa Management made contrarian investments in the third quarter, buying Whirlpool, Goodyear, and American Airlines stock.

From Barron's

“The Dead Don’t Hurt” is a perfect vehicle for Mortensen, who sent hearts swooning as the romantic lead in “A Walk on the Moon,” and appeared in some period Westerns, including “Appaloosa” and “Hidalgo.”

From Salon

This pattern happened with GM in the years following the bailout: The giant hedge fund Appaloosa Management joined with other funds to buy up 2.1% of GM shares.

From Los Angeles Times