quadroon

/ˈkwɒdrʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

A person of one-quarter Black or African American ancestry, typically used historically in the United States.

“The quadroon woman’s mixed heritage made her an outcast in her community.”

2. noun

A horse of a particular color, especially one that is a mixture of white and another color.

“The quadroon horse won the championship at the equestrian competition.”

Synonyms

  • admixture
  • mulatto

Antonyms

  • full-blooded
  • purebred