roan
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈɹoʊn// UK //ɹˈəʊn// roan
n. a type of horse with a coat that has a mix of white and colored hairs. The white hairs are spread all over the body, but the head and legs stay dark.
n. a horse with a coat pattern characterized by a mixture of white and colored hairs, typically with a solid-colored head and legs. Often used to describe the specific coloration rather than the breed.
The roan horse stood out against the green grass.
The rancher preferred a roan for its visibility in the tall prairie grass.
While the chestnut mare was striking, the roan stallion's dappled coat provided a natural camouflage that made him difficult to spot from a distance.