noun
Uncommon
filly
FIH-lee
Filly (noun) means a young female horse. Example: “The farmer was proud of his new filly, born just weeks earlier.”
noun
1
A young female horse.
"The farmer was proud of his new filly, born just weeks earlier."
How to use filly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA young female horse — the female counterpart to a colt.
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Word forms
- Plural
- fillies
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Etymology
From Old Norse fylja, related to the English word foal.
Rhymes for filly
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What does “filly” mean?
The word “filly” means a young female horse. In plain terms, a young female horse — the female counterpart to a colt.
How do you pronounce “filly”?
“Filly” is pronounced FIH-lee (/ˈfɪli/ in IPA).
How do you use “filly” in a sentence?
Here is “filly” used in a sentence: “The farmer was proud of his new filly, born just weeks earlier.”
What part of speech is “filly”?
“Filly” is a noun.
Where does the word “filly” come from?
The word “filly” comes from Old Norse. From Old Norse fylja, related to the English word foal.
Is “filly” a common word?
“Filly” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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