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Foaling: meaning, definitions and examples

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foaling

 

[ ˈfoʊlɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

horse birth

Foaling refers to the process of a mare giving birth to a foal. This event typically occurs after an approximately eleven-month gestation period. The foal is usually born during the spring or early summer when environmental conditions are favorable for the newborn. During foaling, the mare may display signs of discomfort and restlessness as she prepares for the delivery. Understanding the signs of impending foaling can help caretakers provide timely assistance if needed.

Synonyms

birth, delivery, parturition

Examples of usage

  • The mare was foaling in the early morning.
  • I witnessed the foaling process for the first time.
  • Veterinarians are trained to assist during foaling.
  • Foaling season is crucial for breeders.

Translations

Translations of the word "foaling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 parto de potro

🇮🇳 घोड़े का जन्म

🇩🇪 Fohlengeburt

🇮🇩 kelahiran anak kuda

🇺🇦 народження жеребеняти

🇵🇱 poród źrebięcia

🇯🇵 馬の出産

🇫🇷 naissance de poulain

🇪🇸 nacimiento de potro

🇹🇷 tay doğumu

🇰🇷 망아지 출산

🇸🇦 ولادة المهرة

🇨🇿 narození hříběte

🇸🇰 narodenie žriebäťa

🇨🇳 马驹出生

🇸🇮 rojstvo žrebička

🇮🇸 fólingur

🇰🇿 жеребенің тууы

🇬🇪 ჯირანის დაბადება

🇦🇿 at doğumu

🇲🇽 nacimiento de potro

Word origin

The term 'foaling' originates from the Old English word 'fola,' which means 'foal' or 'young horse.' This term has its roots in the Proto-Germanic *fulwaz and the Proto-Indo-European *pō(ḱ)lo-, referring to young animals. The practice of domestication and breeding of horses dates back thousands of years, leading to the development of various breeds. As horse breeding became more systematic, terms like 'foaling' emerged to describe specific aspects of horse reproduction. Through the centuries, the word has maintained its association with the birthing process of horses, particularly in agricultural and equestrian contexts, and is often linked to discussions surrounding breeding practices and foal care.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,707, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.