Foaled: meaning, definitions and examples

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foaled

 

[ foสŠld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

birth of horse

To foal means to give birth to a foal, specifically in relation to horses. This term is predominantly used in the equine industry and related contexts where horse breeding and care are involved. A mare, which is a female horse, foals after a gestation period of approximately eleven months. The foal is typically able to stand and walk shortly after birth, which is crucial for its survival in the wild. This process is monitored closely by breeders and veterinarians to ensure the health of both the mare and the foal.

Synonyms

birth, deliver, give birth

Examples of usage

  • The mare foaled early in the morning.
  • She had never seen a horse foal before.
  • They were excited to see the mare foal again this year.

Translations

Translations of the word "foaled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nascido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคพเคฏ เค•เฅ‡ เคฌเค›เคกเคผเฅ‡ เค•เคพ เคœเคจเฅเคฎ เคฒเฅ‡เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช fohlen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lahir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐั€ะพะดะถะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลบrebiฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็”Ÿใพใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nacido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท doฤŸmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒœ์–ด๋‚œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆู„ูˆุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ narozenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ narodenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡บ็”Ÿ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rojen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรฆddur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ัƒั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒแƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ doฤŸulmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nacido

Word origin

The term 'foal' originates from the Old English word 'fola', which means a young horse. The use of 'foaled' as a past tense verb indicating the act of giving birth to a foal reflects the long-standing relationship between humans and horses in both agricultural and recreational contexts. Historically, horses have been domesticated for thousands of years, and understanding their reproductive cycles has been key to breeding better equines. The word has retained its original meaning through centuries, emphasizing the importance of horses in human society. In modern usage, 'foaled' is primarily found within the lexicon of horse breeders and enthusiasts who closely observe the birthing process to ensure healthy offspring and maintain the quality of horse breeds.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,030 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.