Stallion: meaning, definitions and examples
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stallion
[ ˈstæljən ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.