Broodmare: meaning, definitions and examples

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broodmare

 

[ ˈbruːdˌmɛər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

horse breeding

A broodmare is a female horse used for breeding purposes. These horses are carefully selected based on their bloodline, conformation, and performance history to produce high-quality offspring.

Synonyms

breeding mare, dam

Examples of usage

  • The farm has a beautiful broodmare that has produced several champion racehorses.
  • The broodmare was retired from racing and now enjoys her days in the pasture with her foals.
Context #2 | Noun

derogatory

In a derogatory sense, a broodmare refers to a woman viewed primarily as a reproductive machine, with little regard for her individuality or autonomy.

Synonyms

baby factory, reproductive machine

Examples of usage

  • She was treated like a broodmare, expected to have as many children as possible without consideration for her own desires.
  • The patriarchal society reduces women to mere broodmares, valuing them only for their ability to bear children.

Translations

Translations of the word "broodmare" in other languages:

🇵🇹 égua reprodutora

🇮🇳 प्रजनन घोड़ी

🇩🇪 Zuchtstute

🇮🇩 kuda indukan

🇺🇦 кобила-матка

🇵🇱 klacz hodowlana

🇯🇵 繁殖牝馬

🇫🇷 jument poulinière

🇪🇸 yegua de cría

🇹🇷 damızlık kısrak

🇰🇷 번식 암말

🇸🇦 فرس تربية

🇨🇿 chovná klisna

🇸🇰 chovná kobyla

🇨🇳 母马

🇸🇮 rejska kobila

🇮🇸 ræktunarmeri

🇰🇿 асыл тұқымды бие

🇬🇪 მეცხოველეობის ცხენი

🇦🇿 damazlıq madyan

🇲🇽 yegua de cría

Word origin

The term 'broodmare' originated in the horse breeding industry, where it specifically refers to a female horse used for breeding purposes. Over time, the derogatory sense of the term emerged, likening women to mere reproductive machines. This usage reflects a dehumanizing view of women's roles in society, reducing them to their reproductive functions. It is important to recognize and challenge such objectifying language and attitudes.

See also: brood, brooding.