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Stallion: meaning, definitions and examples

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stallion

 

[ ˈstæljən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

horse breeding

A stallion is a male horse that has not been castrated and is used for breeding purposes. Stallions are known for their strength, agility, and speed.

Synonyms

male horse, stud

Examples of usage

  • The farmer decided to purchase a new stallion for his breeding program.
  • The champion stallion won the race by a significant margin.
Context #2 | Noun

characteristics

In a metaphorical sense, a stallion can refer to a man who is strong, powerful, and virile.

Synonyms

powerful individual, strong man

Examples of usage

  • He was a true stallion on the basketball court, dominating his opponents with his physical prowess.
  • The CEO was described as a stallion in the business world, always leading with confidence and authority.

Translations

Translations of the word "stallion" in other languages:

🇵🇹 garanhão

🇮🇳 अश्व

🇩🇪 Hengst

🇮🇩 kuda jantan

🇺🇦 жеребець

🇵🇱 ogier

🇯🇵 種馬 (しゅば)

🇫🇷 étalon

🇪🇸 semental

🇹🇷 aygır

🇰🇷 종마 (jongma)

🇸🇦 فحل

🇨🇿 hřebec

🇸🇰 žrebec

🇨🇳 种马 (zhǒng mǎ)

🇸🇮 žrebec

🇮🇸 stóðhestur

🇰🇿 айғыр

🇬🇪 ჟებრი (žebri)

🇦🇿 ayğır

🇲🇽 semental

Etymology

The word 'stallion' has its origins in Middle English, from Old French 'estalon', meaning a horse kept for breeding, from a Germanic source. The concept of a stallion as a male horse used for breeding has been in existence for centuries, symbolizing strength, power, and vitality.

See also: stall.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,721, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.