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adjective

Definition of pintonext
as in colored
having blotches of two or more colors somehow, the pure white mare had a pinto foal

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pinto

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noun

as in roan

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Recent Examples of pinto
Adjective
The carne asada burrito with pinto beans, cheese, and avocado. — Bon Appétit, 15 Nov. 2022 In another part of the commissary, workers sort through uncooked pinto beans looking for any stones that might need to be removed, while cooks holding giant spoons stir massive steaming pots of beans. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022
Noun
This grain-free blend still offers plenty of fiber via pinto beans, peas, and lentils. — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 19 Oct. 2022 For example, any type of bean (from white to pinto and even lentils) are totally fair game in a pot of chili. — Audrey Bruno, SELF, 21 Nov. 2022 See All Example Sentences for pinto
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinto
  1. roan
  2. black
  3. spotted
  4. chestnut
  5. marbled
  6. palomino
  7. bay
  8. colorful
Noun
  • The trackers plugged in data on a herd of roan antelope, then a single male cheetah.
    — ByDimitri Selibas, science.org, 13 June 2024
  • Only eight gray or roan horses have ever won the first leg of the Triple Crown.
    — Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 2 May 2023
Definition of roan
Noun
  • Flaunt this fun, floral style, or opt for their best-selling classic black.
    — Meg Donohue, Town & Country, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Take your pick from black to mocha to crisp, winter white.
    — Taylor Jean Stephan, Peoplemag, 31 Jan. 2023
Definition of black
Adjective
  • The huge piece was pitted like a Holland cheese and carried on its irregular surface some splotches of green and snuff-yellow where the lichens clung in spotted patterns.
    — Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
  • In a bamboo forest of southwestern China, a spotted creature perched on a plant.
    — Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2025
Definition of spotted
Noun
  • Seasonal ingredients are frequently added, too, including chestnuts or persimmons in the fall, sumo citrus in winter, and cherry blossoms come spring.
    — Caroline Newton, Bon Appétit, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Crafted with care, this unique formula harnesses the power of organic chestnut sourced from pesticide-free farms in Korea's Buyeo province, where tradition meets innovation.
    — Sarah Han, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of chestnut
Adjective
  • Traditional elements mix with unexpected accents, such as a marbled ceiling treatment or modern lighting in Kaehler’s unique and highly livable spaces.
    — Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Queen Letizia’s coordinated look continued with the marbled wool trousers, which featured subtle pleating and a wide-leg silhouette.
    — Julia Teti, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
Definition of marbled
Noun
  • Ed the golden palomino (voiced by Western film actor Allan Lane) belonged to Wilbur Post (Alan Young), a young architect who decides to moves out of the city and closer to nature.
    — Marc Berman, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • One of the key myths about sherry is that the palomino, its primary grape, is neutral and required fortification, intricate blending in the cellar and exposure to air, as with oloroso sherries, or aging under flor, a yeast that gives personality to fino and manzanilla sherries.
    — Eric Asimov, New York Times, 3 July 2023
Definition of palomino
Noun
  • Add bay leaves, saffron and its liquid, and enough vegetable stock to barely cover sweet potato cubes.
    — Yakir Levy, Oc Register, 2 Apr. 2025
  • The latest attempt to reduce the pollution input from stormwater is a series of pilot projects to filter water flowing from cities into the bay.
    — Courtney Heath, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of bay
Adjective
  • Nicholas Galitzine rocked a very buff physique training to be He-Man, and director Travis Knight showcased many of the colorful heroes and villains, including Jared Leto as the evil Skeletor.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
  • The frame’s branches keep it rustic, but the plethora of colorful gerber daisies and ferns at the base add brightness.
    — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of colorful

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