foal
What is another word for foal? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A baby horse, or the young of a related animal such as a donkey or zebra, usually under a year old.
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How to use foal
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a mare and her foal
the mare foaled
a newborn foal
Etymology
From Old English fola, an ancient Germanic word for the young of a horse, related to Latin pullus ("young animal") and to the English word "filly."
Full origin of foal →Frequently asked questions
What does “foal” mean?
The word “foal” means a baby horse, or the young of a related animal such as a donkey or zebra, usually under a year old. In plain terms, a newborn or very young horse, or the act of a horse giving birth.
How do you pronounce “foal”?
“Foal” is pronounced fohl (/foʊl/ in IPA).
How do you use “foal” in a sentence?
Here is “foal” used in a sentence: “The foal wobbled to its feet within an hour of being born.”
What part of speech is “foal”?
Depending on how it is used, “foal” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “foal” come from?
The word “foal” comes from Latin. From Old English fola, an ancient Germanic word for the young of a horse, related to Latin pullus ("young animal") and to the English word "filly.".
How many meanings does “foal” have?
“Foal” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a baby horse, or the young of a related animal such as a donkey or zebra, usually under a year old.
