1. plural of pinto; horses with irregular patches of two colors, especially white and black or brown
2. plural of pinto; pinto beans, speckled kidney beans commonly used in Mexican and Southwestern cooking

Examples

• The ranch had several beautiful pintos grazing in the pasture.
• She preferred riding pintos because of their striking coat patterns.
• The recipe called for two cups of dried pintos.
• Pintos are a staple ingredient in many Mexican dishes.
• The cowboy’s favorite horses were the pintos with their distinctive markings.
• After soaking overnight, the pintos were ready to cook.
• The herd included both solid-colored horses and colorful pintos.