American saddle horse
one of a breed of horses, raised originally in the U.S., that have high-stepping gaits and are bred to the three-gaited or five-gaited type.
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the part of Samoa belonging to the U.S., comprising mainly Tutuila and the Manua Islands. 76 sq. mi. (197 sq. km). Capital: Pago Pago. Abbreviation: AS (for use with zip code). Contemporary Examples Besides Guam and the Northern Marianas, they are Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa. Guam and Saipan Make Tempting Targets […]
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- American shorthair cat
one of a breed of medium-sized, muscular shorthaired domestic cats with a broad head and a short, thick coat.
- American sign language
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- American smoke tree
a small tree, Cotinus obovatus, of the cashew family, of the central southern U.S., having yellowish flowers and clusters of fleshy fruit with silky plumes.