palomino

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pal·o·mi·no / ˌpaləˈmēnō/ • n. 1. (pl. -nos) a pale golden or tan-colored horse with a white mane and tail, originally bred in the southwestern U.S.2. a variety of white grape, originally grown around Jerez in southern Spain, used esp. to make sherry and fortified wines.

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palomino

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palomino A grape variety widely used for wine making, not one of the classic varieties.

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