Name Rabicano
Gender Masculine
Usage Carolingian Cycle, Literature
Other Forms FormsRobicano, Robikano
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Meaning & History
Means "white tail", derived from Spanish rabo "tail" and Spanish cano "white". The original word described a horse with white hairs in its tail, though nowadays rabicano refers to a certain coat color for horses, specifically in roans. In literature, Rabicano is a magical horse featured in the epic romantic poem "Orlando Furioso" written by Ludovico Ariosto.