Percheron (Noun)
Meaning
One of a breed of grey or black draft horses originally used in France to draw heavy coaches or artillery.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Originally bred in France, the Percheron draft horse is famous for its immense size and gentle temperament.
- Percheron horses have been a staple of the equestrian world for centuries, known for pulling heavy loads.
- Being one of the oldest and most enduring types, Percherons was heavily utilized in warfare and the transportation of supplies during the Renaissance period.
- In some countries today Percheron horses are employed in agriculture to cultivate vast spaces of land.
- Primarily of grey coat and partially feathered, the Percheron also can sometimes appear in solid black, however this variation is much rarer.