whiterump

/ˈhwɪtrʌmp/

Definitions

1. noun

A white patch or streak on the rump of certain animals, especially a horse, caused by a lack of pigment.

“The veterinarian examined the whiterump on the young colt to determine the cause of its appearance.”

Synonyms

  • dorsal patch
  • pigment deficiency

Antonyms

  • dorsal melanosis
  • hyperpigmentation