Clydesdale

American  

[klahydz-deyl] / ˈklaɪdzˌdeɪl /

noun

1. one of a Scottish breed of strong, hardy draft horses, having a feathering of long hairs along the backs of the legs.

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Clydesdale British  

/ ˈklaɪdzˌdeɪl /

noun

1. a heavy powerful breed of carthorse, originally from Scotland

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Etymology

Origin of Clydesdale

First recorded in 1780–90; after Clydesdale, Scotland

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How does clydesdale compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• Percheron vs. Clydesdale
• draft horse vs. Clydesdale

Example Sentences

The customers of Virgin Money - which was the name for the Clydesdale and Yorkshire bank group - will not be eligible for the money either.

From BBC

Viewers surveyed in USA Today’s annual Super Bowl Ad Meter chose a Budweiser commercial featuring the beer brand’s iconic Clydesdale horses as their favorite.

From Los Angeles Times

Matlock caught two touchdown passes at Boise State in the team’s Clydesdale package that features multiple defensive linemen on offense, and now he’s more than an occasional goal-line gimmick.

From Los Angeles Times

I asked the equine squad for the breed of horses and one policewoman told me, “Percherons, with a few Clydesdales in the back.”

From Salon

The Teamsters union represents 5,000 Anheuser-Busch workers who brew and package beer and even take care of the company’s legendary Clydesdale horses.

From Seattle Times