pur-sang

Thoroughbred; Arabian horse

Related: cravacher le pur-sang, pur-sang anglo-arabe, pur-sang trotteur français

From pur (“pure”) + sang (“blood”). Attested from 1842, although cheval pur sang is attested from 1830.

thoroughbred

From pur (“pure”) + sang (“blood”). Attested from 1842, although cheval pur sang is attested from 1830.