Percheron

American  

[pur-chuh-ron, -shuh-] / ˈpɜr tʃəˌrɒn, -ʃə- /

noun

1. one of a French breed of draft horses, having a gray or black coat.

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Percheron British  

/ ˈpɜːʃəˌrɒn /

noun

1. a compact heavy breed of carthorse, grey or black in colour

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Etymology

Origin of Percheron

1870–75; < French; named after Perche, French district where first bred

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

• Percheron vs. Clydesdale

Example Sentences

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

As soon as the wagons are hitched to teams, the Percherons lean into their harnesses and drag their heavy loads across the field.

From Literature

There were dappled Percherons from France and shire geldings of tremendous size built to bear the weight of men in armor.

From Literature

He is a mix of Friesian and Percheron breeds.

From Washington Times

Tugboats are the workhorses of the maritime industry, and you don’t expect them to race, any more than you would a Clydesdale or a Percheron.

From New York Times