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foal Synonyms
Another word for foal
Choosing another word for foal depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A young horse, donkey, or other equine mammal of the family Equidae, especially one that is under one year old.
Usage Example
"Within an hour of birth, the newborn colt stood on its wobbly legs and began nursing alongside the mare."
Strong
colt
filly
yearling
• verb (Context 2)
To give birth to a foal (of a mare or other female equine).
Usage Example
"The veterinarian stayed at the stable overnight because the prize thoroughbred was expected to give birth before dawn."
Strong
give birth
bear
Weak
drop
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Foal. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/foal