stallion
stallion Lexical Profile
stallion Game Scores & Validity
• noun
An uncastrated adult male horse, especially one kept for breeding purposes.
"The black stallion galloped across the open field, its mane flowing wildly in the wind."
An uncastrated adult male of certain other equine animals, such as zebras or donkeys.
"The dominant zebra stallion closely guarded his harem of females against rival males on the savanna."
A man celebrated for his masculine vigor, physical strength, or sexual prowess.
"In his prime, the champion boxer was considered an absolute stallion in the ring."
Word Nuance & Usage
The term strictly designates an intact (uncastrated) adult male horse; a castrated male is called a 'gelding', and a mature female is a 'mare'.
• Rhymes for stallion
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'stalon', borrowed from Old French 'estalon' (a breeding horse kept in a stall). It ultimately traces back to the Frankish root '*stall' (stable or stall).
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