It's a name for a specific color pattern on some horses (not to be confused with the 'appaloosa' color patterns).  The color reverse is called a 'paint'.

Alan B. Pearce wrote:

> I believe the word Pinto is an American Indian name for "horse". Have I got this correct?

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