Hengst — meaning in English
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English meaning
- horse noun A large hoofed mammal with a mane and tail, long domesticated for riding, pulling loads, and farm work.
- sire noun The male parent of an animal, especially in breeding contexts.
- stallion noun An adult male horse, especially one kept uncastrated for breeding.
- stud noun A male animal, especially a horse, kept specifically for breeding.
Senses
Hengst is used for these senses in English:
- horse Any member of the species Equus ferus, including the Przewalski's horse and the extinct Equus ferus ferus.
- sire A male animal that has fathered a particular offspring (especially used of domestic animals and/or in biological research).
- stallion An adult male horse.
- stallion A male horse kept primarily as a stud.
- stud (colloquial) A sexually attractive, promiscuous male.
horse — full definition
- noun A large hoofed mammal with a mane and tail, long domesticated for riding, pulling loads, and farm work.
- noun A padded piece of gymnastics equipment, or a simple frame with legs, used for support or exercise.
- verb To fool around or engage in rough, playful behavior (usually as "horse around").
sire — full definition
- noun The male parent of an animal, especially in breeding contexts.
- noun A formal or old-fashioned way of addressing a king or other male sovereign.
- verb To father offspring, especially said of male animals.
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