stallion
Stallion (noun) means an adult male horse, especially one kept uncastrated for breeding. Example: “The farm bred its prize stallion with several mares this season.”
How to Use Stallion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA male breeding horse, or informally a man who acts sexually confident.
The figurative "virile man" sense is informal and often used self-mockingly or in slang.
Word Forms
stallions plural
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The farm bred its prize _____ with several mares this season.
Etymology
From Middle French estalon, of Germanic origin, related to "stall" (the animal enclosure where breeding horses were kept).
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What does “stallion” mean?
The word “stallion” means an adult male horse, especially one kept uncastrated for breeding.
How do you pronounce “stallion”?
“Stallion” is pronounced STAL-yuhn (/ˈstæljən/ in IPA).
How do you use “stallion” in a sentence?
Here is “stallion” used in a sentence: “The farm bred its prize stallion with several mares this season.”
What is another word for “stallion”?
Words with a similar meaning to “stallion” include entire, studhorse and steed.
What part of speech is “stallion”?
“Stallion” is a noun.
Where does the word “stallion” come from?
The word “stallion” comes from Middle French. From Middle French estalon, of Germanic origin, related to "stall" (the animal enclosure where breeding horses were kept).
Is “stallion” a common word?
“Stallion” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “stallion” have?
“Stallion” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an adult male horse, especially one kept uncastrated for breeding.