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Falabella

Syllabification: (Fa·la·bel·la)
Pronunciation: /ˌfaləˈbelə/
Definition of Falabella

noun

  • a horse of a miniature breed, the adult of which does not usually exceed 30 inches (75 cm) in height.

Origin:

late 20th century: named after Julio Falabella (died 1981), an Argentinian breeder

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