TERMIUM Plus®
From: Translation Bureau
On social media
Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.
GOLDEN CHESTNUT [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-05-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Horse Husbandry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Akhal-Teke
1, record 1, English, Akhal%2DTeke
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Akhal-teké 2, record 1, English, Akhal%2Dtek%C3%A9
correct
- Akhal-Teke horse 1, record 1, English, Akhal%2DTeke%20horse
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The exotically beautiful, extravagantly graceful and versatile Akhal-Teke horse was, until recently not well-known outside of the former Soviet Union. This most unusual breed of riding horse, highly regarded for its speed, stamina, comfortable gaits, intelligence and trainability, is currently enjoying a well-deserved surge of popularity outside of its traditional homeland of Turkmenistan and neighboring Russia. 1, record 1, English, - Akhal%2DTeke
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Several colors are possible, but the most common include, bay, black, dun, chestnut, gray and palomino. A distinctive feature is a pronounced metallic sheen, a glossy golden polish overlaying the basic coat color. 1, record 1, English, - Akhal%2DTeke
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- akhal-teké
1, record 1, French, akhal%2Dtek%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- akhal-teke 1, record 1, French, akhal%2Dteke
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Race de cheval] originaire de Russie, ancienne, résistante et descendante du cheval turkmène. 1, record 1, French, - akhal%2Dtek%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sa crinière et sa queue sont courtes et ses robes ont souvent des reflets dorés ou argentés. 1, record 1, French, - akhal%2Dtek%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
- Cría de ganado caballar
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Akhal-Teké
1, record 1, Spanish, Akhal%2DTek%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] raza procedente de la antigua URSS, más concretamente de las estepas de Turkmenia. 1, record 1, Spanish, - Akhal%2DTek%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Características físicas: Altura de la cruz: de 145 a 155 centímetros. Capas principales: alazán, leonado y tordo. Suele tener reflejos dorados metálicos. [...]Extremidades largas y ágiles. Cola y crines poco abundantes. En general se trata de un caballo de aspecto noble. 1, record 1, Spanish, - Akhal%2DTek%C3%A9
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)
Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: