claybank

American  

[kley-bangk] / ˈkleɪˌbæŋk /

noun

1. a dull yellow color; dun; brownish-yellow.

2. a horse of this color

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claybank British  

/ ˈkleɪˌbæŋk /

noun

1. 1. a dull brownish-orange colour

   2. ( as adjective )

      a claybank horse

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Etymology

Origin of claybank

First recorded in 1745–55; clay + bank ¹

Example Sentences

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claybank

"Keep that a while for me, mister," he said, chewing at the end of a virulent claybank cigar.

From Strictly business: more stories of the four million by O. Henry

"Well, no, thank you, Squire," the man said, and at the same time he roused the claybank from an instant repose, and pushed her to the cabin steps.

From The Leatherwood God by William Dean Howells

"Whoa!" he shouted at the claybank, which the slightest whisper would have stayed; and then he called to the old man on the porch, "Fine mornun', Squire!"

From The Leatherwood God by William Dean Howells

"She didn't say it was your claybank that snorted?" the Squire gravely inquired.

From The Leatherwood God by William Dean Howells

What I saw was an elegant gentleman of a slightly claybank complexion sitting in an upholstered leather chair, sipping a highball and reading Mrs. Humphry Ward.

From Rolling Stones by O. Henry