Foal: meaning, definitions and examples
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foal
[ foสl ]
young horse
A foal is a young horse that is typically less than a year old. Foals are known for their playful behavior and rapid growth. They are often born in the spring and can stand and walk shortly after birth.
Synonyms
colt, filly, poney, youngster.
Examples of usage
- The foal galloped around the field with joy.
- She watched the foal nursing from its mother.
- The ranch had several foals playing near the barn.
Translations
Translations of the word "foal" in other languages:
๐ต๐น potro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเฅเค เคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Fohlen
๐ฎ๐ฉ anak kuda
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพัะพัั
๐ต๐ฑ ลบrebiฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ไป้ฆฌ
๐ซ๐ท poulain
๐ช๐ธ potro
๐น๐ท tay
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง์์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ hลรญbฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ ลพriebรค
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐ้ฉฌ้ฉน
๐ธ๐ฎ ลพrebe
๐ฎ๐ธ folald
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถัะปาัะฝัาฃ ะบาฏััะณั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ at balasฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ potro
Etymology
The word 'foal' originated from Old English 'fola', which is believed to have Germanic roots. Its etymology can be traced back to Proto-Germanic *fulla, which also meant 'foal'. The term has been used for centuries to describe a young horse, emphasizing the importance of breeding and livestock in agrarian societies. As horses played a crucial role in transportation, agriculture, and warfare throughout history, the term gained prominence in equestrian contexts. In modern English, 'foal' continues to specifically denote a horse that is less than a year old, encompassing both male and female young horses. The distinction between colts (male foals) and fillies (female foals) helps in identifying gender-specific traits as these young horses grow.