Rubican
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Colored mostly red, bay, or black, with flecks of white or grey especially on the flanks. not-comparable, rare
"There are other mixt kind of colours, such as the Rubican; which is when a black or sorrel Horse hath white Hairs here and there scattered upon his Body, but especially upon his Flanks."
Synonyms
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More examples"There are other mixt kind of colours, such as the Rubican; which is when a black or sorrel Horse hath white Hairs here and there scattered upon his Body, but especially upon his Flanks."
Etymology
French
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