Sabino

Sabino is a term used in several unrelated domains, including genetics, onomastics, and geography. It does not denote a single universal concept.

In equine genetics, Sabino refers to a white spotting pattern in horses caused by variants in the KIT gene. It is typically inherited in an autosomal dominant manner, and individuals show white patches on the body to varying degrees, often with depigmented skin and sometimes blue eyes. The Sabino pattern is one of several white-spotting phenotypes, and not all white horses carry the SB-1 variant.

As a given name and surname, Sabino is of Italian origin, derived from Latin roots related to the Sabines. It is used in Italy and in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking regions, among others.

In geography, Sabino appears in place names such as Sabino Canyon, a well-known canyon in the Santa Catalina Mountains near Tucson, Arizona. The name also appears in other localities and contexts.

The term thus has multiple separate meanings, and the intended sense is determined by context.